Fried Chicken Salad Recipe
Breaded chicken on our salad mix with red onion, croutons, crumbled cheddar cheese
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Ingredients
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For the Fried Chicken
For the Salad
Method
Fried Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Begin by flattening the chicken breasts slightly for even cooking. Season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, ensuring it is fully coated. Dip it in the egg and milk mixture, then coat it with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken into the hot oil. Fry for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Salad Assembly
- 6
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large mixing bowl, add the salad mix, sliced red onion, croutons, and crumbled cheddar cheese.
- 7
Slice the Chicken
Once the fried chicken has cooled slightly, slice it into strips.
- 8
Combine
Top the salad with the sliced fried chicken.
- 9
Dress the Salad
Drizzle your choice of salad dressing over the top, and toss gently to combine.