Fried Chicken Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken
Salad
Dressing
Method
Fried Chicken
- 1
Marinate the chicken
In a bowl, whisk buttermilk with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- 2
Make dredge
In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
- 3
Prepare egg wash
In another shallow dish, beat the egg with 2 tablespoons water.
- 4
Dredge chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk, shake off excess, dip into the egg wash, then coat thoroughly with the flour mixture.
- 5
Fry chicken
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken pieces 4–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal 165°F/74°C). Drain on a rack.
Salad Prep
- 6
Prep greens and veggies
Rinse and dry mixed greens. Slice cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Slice avocado just before assembly.
- 7
Prepare corn and croutons
If using fresh corn, cook and cut kernels. If using canned corn, drain well. Toast croutons briefly if desired.
Dressing
- 8
Make honey mustard dressing
Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble
- 9
Toss and plate
In a large serving bowl, combine greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, corn, and croutons. Drizzle with dressing and toss lightly.
- 10
Add chicken
Slice fried chicken and arrange on top of the salad. Serve immediately.
