Buffalo Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
Chicken
- 2-3 chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce ((like Frank's RedHot mixed with a little melted butter))
For the Salad
- Mixed Greens (or Romaine Lettuce)
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- tomatoes (diced)
- cucumbers (diced)
- boiled egg (chopped)
- Croutons (optional)
For serving
- Ranch (or Bleu Cheese Dressing)
Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.
1. Marinate the chicken:
Place chicken tenders in a bowl with SEASONED buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
2. Season and dredge:
In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Remove chicken from buttermilk, let excess drip off, then dredge in seasoned flour until fully coated.
3. Fry:Heat about 1½–2 inches of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (around 350°F).
Fry chicken tenders 4–6 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
4. Coat in buffalo sauce:
In a large bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce and melted butter. Toss hot chicken tenders until coated.
5. Assemble the salad:
On a large plate or bowl, add lettuce, cheeses, tomatoes, cucumbers, and egg if using.
Slice buffalo chicken tenders and place them on top.
Add croutons and drizzle generously with ranch dressing.
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