Jul 14 2026
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Crispy Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by The Pasta Factory
Time1h
Serves4

Cajun chicken strips on lettuce with bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes, red onions and croutons

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Ingredients

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Chicken Strips

Salad Components

Dressing

Method

Prepare Chicken Strips

  1. 1

    Marinate Chicken

    In a bowl, combine the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and olive oil. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare Coating

    Set up a breading station by placing flour in one bowl, beaten egg in another, and breadcrumbs in a third bowl.

  3. 3

    Bread Chicken

    Take each marinated chicken breast, dip it into the flour, coat it in egg, and finally cover it with breadcrumbs. Repeat for all chicken breasts.

  4. 4

    Cook Chicken

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the breaded chicken strips for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let cool before slicing.

Assemble Salad

  1. 5

    Prepare Lettuce

    In a large salad bowl, place the chopped romaine lettuce as the base.

  2. 6

    Add Toppings

    Top the lettuce with halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, bleu cheese crumbles, and croutons.

  3. 7

    Add Chicken

    Slice the cooked Cajun chicken strips and arrange them on top of the salad.

  4. 8

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad to taste and toss gently to combine.

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