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 Chicken Tenders
- 1
- 2
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken tenders in batches, cooking for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make the Ranch Dressing
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic powder, dried dill, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble the Salad
- 4
Chop the Vegetables
Roughly chop the romaine lettuce and cabbage. Dice the tomatoes, and slice the green onions. Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
- 5
Mix the Salad
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine, cabbage, tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese. Toss gently to mix.
- 6
Add the Dressing
Drizzle the ranch dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- 7
Top with Chicken
Slice the fried chicken tenders into strips and place them on top of the salad. Serve immediately.
