Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsD. Rowe's Restaurant & BarChicken Tender Salad Recipe

Chicken Tender Salad Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Fried chicken strips, cheddar & jack cheeses, red & green peppers, carrots, tomatoes, and red onion. Buffalo style.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Chicken Tenders

Method

Prepare the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash and Chop Vegetables

    Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel and shred the carrots. Dice the red and green bell peppers into small pieces and thinly slice the red onion.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, diced red and green bell peppers, and sliced red onion. Toss gently to mix the vegetables evenly.

Cook the Chicken Tenders

  1. 3

    Prepare the Breading Station

    Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and black pepper, one with beaten eggs, and another with breadcrumbs.

  2. 4

    Bread the Chicken

    Dip each chicken tender first into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure each piece is well-coated.

  3. 5

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken tenders in batches. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

  4. 6

    Coat with Buffalo Sauce

    Once the chicken tenders are cooked, toss them in a bowl with the buffalo sauce until fully coated.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 7

    Add Chicken and Cheese

    Place the hot buffalo chicken tenders on top of the salad base. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chicken and salad.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the salad immediately while the chicken is still warm. Enjoy your buffalo chicken tender salad!

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