Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad Recipe
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, croutons, tomato, cucumber, red onion & honey jalapeno dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 2
Prepare Honey Jalapeno Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced jalapeno, olive oil, lime juice, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- 3
Fry Chicken
Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in a mixture of flour and cornstarch. Fry the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Assemble Salad
In a large bowl, combine croutons, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion. Slice the fried chicken and add on top of the salad.
- 5
Dress and Serve
Drizzle the honey jalapeno dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
