Prepare Chicken

In a bowl, soak the chicken strips in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.

Marinate

In a separate bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Prepare Breading

Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and let the excess drip off. Dredge each strip in the flour mixture until well coated.

Bread Chicken

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken strips in batches, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

Fry Chicken

In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens as the base.

Prepare the Salad Base

Top the greens with diced tomato, sliced baby carrots, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Add Vegetables

Arrange the sliced hard-boiled eggs on top of the salad.

Add Eggs

Place the fried chicken strips on top of the salad.

Add Chicken

Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, if desired.

fried chicken salad

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