Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFlat Branch Pub & BrewingChicken Finger Bacon Ranch Salad Recipe

Chicken Finger Bacon Ranch Salad Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Our famous Green Chili Chicken Fingers, plus smoked bacon, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, cheddar and jack cheese, croutons, ranch dressing

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Ingredients

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Chicken Fingers

Salad Ingredients

Method

Prepare the Chicken Fingers

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast fillets into strips and season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken strip in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with bread crumbs.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken strips in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and toss with green chili sauce.

Prepare the Salad

  1. 5

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the smoked bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into pieces.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.

  3. 7

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, jack cheese, and croutons. Add the crumbled bacon on top.

  4. 8

    Add Chicken and Dressing

    Place the crispy green chili chicken fingers on top of the salad and drizzle with ranch dressing before serving.

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