Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad Recipe
Bed of lettuce topped with Parmesan Breaded Chicken, Grape Tomatoes, Crispy Bacon Pieces, Pepperoni Chips, Breadstick Croutons, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheeses, served with Ranch Dressing. Includes 2 of our Signature Garlic Breadsticks.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Parmesan Breaded Chicken
Garlic Breadsticks
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Prepare the Breading Station
In one bowl, beat the eggs. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken breast in the beaten eggs, then coat with the bread crumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- 4
Bake the Chicken
Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare the Salad
- 5
Chop the Romaine
While the chicken is baking, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 6
Add the Toppings
Halve the grape tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Crumble the crispy bacon and add it along with the pepperoni chips.
- 7
Add the Cheeses
Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the salad.
- 8
Slice the Chicken
Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips. Add the chicken strips to the salad.
Serve the Salad
- 9
Drizzle with Dressing
Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad, to taste.
- 10
Prepare the Garlic Breadsticks
While preparing the salad, heat the store-bought garlic breadsticks according to package instructions.
- 11
Plate and Serve
Serve the salad in bowls alongside the garlic breadsticks.
