Fried Buffalo Chicken Salad with Ranch Dressing Recipe:
Ingredients:
For Fried Buffalo Chicken:
- Chicken tenderloins, chopped
- All-purpose flour
- Seasonings: Lemon pepper, garlic powder, pepper (to taste)
- Eggs, beaten
- Cooking oil (for pan-frying)
- Buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
For Salad:
- Spring lettuce mix
- Tomatoes, diced
- Cucumber, sliced
- Hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- Shredded cheese (your choice)
- Cheesy garlic croutons
Ranch Dressing (optional):
- You can use store-bought or make your own with mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper.
Instructions:
1. Prepare Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix flour, lemon pepper, garlic powder, and pepper to create the coating mixture.
- Dip each chicken tenderloin in beaten egg, then coat it in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s well coated.
2. Pan-Fry Chicken:
- In a pan, heat oil over medium-high heat (around 5 on the stovetop). Pan-fry the coated chicken tenderloins until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Toss in Buffalo Sauce:
- Toss the fried chicken in Buffalo sauce until evenly coated. Adjust the amount of sauce according to your spice preference.
4. Assemble Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spring lettuce mix, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumber, hard-boiled eggs, shredded cheese, and cheesy garlic croutons.
5. Add Buffalo Chicken:
- Place the Buffalo chicken on top of the salad.
6. Drizzle with Ranch Dressing (Optional):
- If desired, drizzle the salad with ranch dressing.
7. Serve:
- Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients, and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Customize the salad with your favorite veggies or toppings.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of Buffalo sauce.
- If you prefer a homemade ranch dressing, mix together mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper.
This Fried Buffalo Chicken Salad is a delicious and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a quick dinner or lunch!