Crispy Chicken Tender Salad Recipe
Salad topped with crispy chicken tenders.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Salad
Method
Preparing the Chicken Tenders
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Slice the chicken breast into tender-sized strips.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in one, beaten eggs in the second, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, and paprika in the third.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Coat each chicken strip first in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally press into the panko mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken strips and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
Assembling the Salad
- 5
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber.
- 6
Add Red Onion and Feta
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl along with crumbled feta cheese.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 8
Top with Chicken
Slice the cooked chicken tenders and arrange them on top of the salad before serving.
