Fried Buffalo Chicken Salad

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!

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