Breaded Chicken Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Breaded Chicken
For the Salad
Method
For the Breaded Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Start by flattening the chicken breasts to ensure even cooking. Place them between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- 2
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Coat each chicken breast first in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
For the Salad
- 5
Prepare the Salad Ingredients
While the chicken is resting, wash and dry the mixed salad greens. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
- 6
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Crumble feta cheese on top.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- 8
Serve
Slice the breaded chicken and arrange it on top of the salad. Serve immediately.
