Southern Fried Chicken Salad Recipe
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, shredded cheese, cabbage and green onions tossed in our house-made ranch and topped with our hand-breaded chicken tenders
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Chicken Tenders
Ranch Dressing
Method
Prepare the Salad Base
- 1
Chop Vegetables
Wash the romaine lettuce and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Dice the tomatoes and set aside. Shred the cabbage and chop the green onions, separating the white and green parts.
- 2
Cook Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then crumble into pieces.
Make Ranch Dressing
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Prepare Chicken Tenders
- 4
- 5
Bread Chicken
Dip each chicken tender first into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat with bread crumbs. Set aside on a plate.
- 6
Fry Chicken
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken tenders in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Salad
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, tomatoes, cabbage, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and green onions. Toss to mix.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the house-made ranch dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- 9
Serve
Top the salad with the crispy fried chicken tenders. Serve immediately and enjoy!
