Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCedar Creek PubBuffalo Fried Chicken Salad Recipe

Buffalo Fried Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by Cedar Creek Pub
Time45m
Serves4

Fried chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, salsa, tortilla strips, ranch dressing.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Method

Preparation of Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the chicken

    Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Set up breading station

    In three separate bowls, place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and panko breadcrumbs in the third.

  3. 3

    Bread the chicken

    Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat in panko breadcrumbs until evenly covered.

Frying Chicken

  1. 4

    Heat the oil

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 5

    Fry the chicken

    Add the breaded chicken breasts to the hot oil and fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).

  3. 6

    Drain the chicken

    Remove the fried chicken from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Buffalo Sauce Preparation

  1. 7

    Make the buffalo sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine hot sauce and butter. Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is well combined.

  2. 8

    Coat the chicken

    Once the chicken is cooked and drained, toss it in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.

Assembly of Salad

  1. 9

    Prepare the salad base

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens and salsa, tossing gently to combine.

  2. 10

    Add toppings

    Top the salad with the buffalo chicken, blue cheese crumbles, crumbled bacon, and tortilla strips.

  3. 11

    Drizzle with ranch

    Finish by drizzling ranch dressing over the top of the salad.

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