Chicken & Waffle Salad Recipe
Fried Chicken Breast, Scallions, Pickled Onions, Carrots, Waffle Croutons, Queso Fresco, Spiced Maple Dressing.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Salad Components
Dressing
Method
Frying the Chicken
- 1
Prep the Chicken
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the buttermilk.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg mixture, and then back into the flour.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Preparing Salad Components
- 5
Chop Scallions
Slice the scallions thinly, both white and green parts, and set aside.
- 6
- 7
Prepare Pickled Onions
If using store-bought, drain the pickled onions. If homemade, ensure they are ready.
- 8
Make Waffle Croutons
Cut waffles into bite-sized pieces and toast them until crispy.
- 9
Crumble Queso Fresco
Crumble the queso fresco into small pieces.
Making the Dressing
- 10
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, olive oil, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Assembling the Salad
- 11
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the fried chicken (sliced), scallions, pickled onions, carrots, waffle croutons, and queso fresco.
- 12
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the spiced maple dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 13
Serve
Serve immediately while the chicken is still warm and enjoy!
