Chicken Tender Salad Recipe
A mixture of Romaine and head lettuce accompanied with tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, red onions, croutons and topped off with crispy chicken tenders. Served with your choice of dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Chicken Tenders
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Prepare the Salad Base
- 1
Chop the Lettuce
In a large bowl, combine the Romaine and head lettuce. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
- 2
Add the Vegetables
Add the diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onions to the bowl of lettuce.
- 3
Top with Croutons
Sprinkle the croutons over the salad mixture.
Prepare the Chicken Tenders
- 4
- 5
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip first into the flour, shaking off the excess. Then, dip into the beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken strips. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Remove the chicken tenders from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assemble the Salad
- 8
Combine Salad and Chicken
Once the chicken tenders are cooked and drained, slice them into bite-sized pieces if desired. Place them on top of the prepared salad.
- 9
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the salad and chicken.
- 10
Serve with Dressing
Drizzle with your choice of dressing, toss lightly, and serve immediately.
