Hot Fried Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Hot Fried Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken breasts; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose; 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 2 cups vegetable oil for frying; 2 packages spinach fresh, washed, stemmed; 2 each carrots peeled, cut into thin slices; 1 each sweet red bell peppers cut into thin slices; 1 each red onion peeled, cut into thin slices; 3 tablespoons honey; 4 tablespoons dijon mustard; ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 pounds chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
3 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
2 packages spinach fresh, washed, stemmed
2 each carrots peeled, cut into thin slices
1 each sweet red bell peppers cut into thin slices
1 each red onion peeled, cut into thin slices
3 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons dijon mustard
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup vegetable oil

1
To make the chicken: cut up breasts and season the nuggets with salt and pepper.
2
Place the flour on a sheet of wax paper, and beat the eggs with the milk in a shallow bowl.
3
Place the breadcrumbs on another sheet of wax paper.
4
Dip the chicken pieces in the flour, shaking to remove any excess, then dip them in the egg mixture, and then in the breadcrumbs.
5
Allow them to sit for 10 minutes so the crumbs will adhere.
6
Prepare salad ingredients, and arrange them on 6 individual plates or a serving platter.
7
To make the dressing, combine the honey, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl.
8
Whisk until smooth, and then slowly whisk in the oils.
9
To serve, heat the oil in a deep-sided pan over medium-high heat to a temperature of 375F (190C).
10
Add the chicken pieces, being careful not to crowd the pan, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
11
The frying will have to be done in batches.
12
Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels.
13
Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the salads, and drizzle the dressing over all.

2519

kcal

Calories

228

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds chicken breasts, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose, and more.

Yes, Hot Fried 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.

Hot Fried Chicken Salad

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