Delicious Crispy Chicken Salad
This Delicious Crispy Chicken Salad combines tender, breaded chicken pieces with a fresh array of vegetables and a tangy dressing. It's a perfect dish for lunch or dinner, offering both flavor and crunch in every bite.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 frying pan or skillet
- 1 meat thermometer
- 1 whisk
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts about 500g
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 whole cucumber sliced
- ½ whole red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- to taste salt and pepper for dressing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the chicken breasts by cutting them into strips. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In another shallow dish, whisk the eggs. In a third dish, place the breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken strip first in the flour mixture, then in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Place the coated chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and crispy. An internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) should be reached.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the salad. In a large mixing bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice into bite-sized pieces and add it to the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
You can customize the salad by adding different vegetables or toppings like avocado, nuts, or seeds.
For a lighter option, you can use grilled chicken instead of breadcrumb-coated chicken.