Crunchy Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
Mixed greens topped with bleu cheese, pico de gallo, green onions, buffalo fried chicken, and cheddar cheese.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Buffalo Fried Chicken
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Start by cutting the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
- 3
Frying the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken pieces in batches. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- 4
Coat with Buffalo Sauce
In a bowl, toss the fried chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated. Set aside.
Assembling the Salad
- 5
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large serving bowl, add the mixed greens as the base.
- 6
Top the Salad
Layer the pico de gallo, chopped green onions, buffalo fried chicken, bleu cheese, and cheddar cheese over the mixed greens.
- 7
Serve
Toss the salad gently to combine or serve as is. Enjoy your Crunchy Buffalo Chicken Salad!