Description
Crispy Chicken Salad is a delightful and satisfying dish that perfectly balances flavors and textures. This hearty salad combines crunchy fried chicken, savory bacon, creamy avocado, and a medley of fresh greens, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or prepping meals for the week, this vibrant salad is sure to impress everyone at the table. With its combination of protein from the chicken and healthy fats from the avocado, it’s not only delicious but also nutritious. Whip up this easy recipe in under two hours and enjoy a meal that looks as good as it tastes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 avocados
- 8 strips Applewood bacon
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 3 cups iceberg lettuce
- 3 cups Romaine lettuce
- 3 cups leafy green lettuce
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat chicken in flour mixed with garlic powder, dip in beaten egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry in hot vegetable oil until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine all types of lettuce with diced avocados, halved tomatoes, cooked bacon, and shredded cheese.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth and pour over salad mixture before serving.
- Top with crispy chicken just before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg