Fabulous Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Fabulous Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 whole Chicken Cutlets, Pounded Thin; 3/4 cups Flour; 2 cups Bread Crumbs, Preferably Panko; 2 whole Eggs, Beaten; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 6 cups Salad Greens; 1/4 cups Shaved Parmesan; 1/2 cups Craisins; 1 whole Lemon, Juiced; 1/2 cups Olive Oil; 2 pinches Kosher Salt; 2 pinches Pepper

Servings: persons

6 whole Chicken Cutlets, Pounded Thin
3/4 cups Flour
2 cups Bread Crumbs, Preferably Panko
2 whole Eggs, Beaten
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Butter
6 cups Salad Greens
1/4 cups Shaved Parmesan
1/2 cups Craisins
1 whole Lemon, Juiced
1/2 cups Olive Oil
2 pinches Kosher Salt
2 pinches Pepper

1
I brined my chicken breasts before (see note below) but it is not necessary. I just think they are moister that way.
2
Dip chicken in flour, then beaten egg, then bread crumb mixture.
3
Saute in pan with 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil for 4-5 minutes on each side until chicken is cooked through and crispy. Keep warm in the oven while you make the next batch. (Clean pan in between and add butter and olive oil again.)
4
Whisk dressing together (lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper) while chicken is cooking.
5
Place cutlet on a plate. Add salad greens, some shaved parmesan, and a handful of craisins. Dress to your preference. (Dressing is quite light, so you will need more than you think.)
6
Brining: I use 1/4 cup salt and pour that into a 1-quart Ziploc bag filled with water. Mix together and then add the chicken. Leave in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Take out and dry chicken completely before dredging in the flour. (This step is important. If cutlets are not completely dry, breading will not stick.) It takes some extra work, but it's worth it!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 whole Chicken Cutlets, Pounded Thin, 3/4 cups Flour, 2 cups Bread Crumbs, Preferably Panko, 2 whole Eggs, Beaten, and more.

Yes, Fabulous Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fabulous Chicken Salad

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