Southern Fried Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Southern Fried Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing; 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; Chicken; 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 3 garlic cloves, smashed; ground cayenne pepper; salt; 1/2 - 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs; vegetable oil; Salad; 8 cups leaves lettuce, torn (red and or green); 1 pint pint mixed cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup corn kernel; 1/4 cup toasted pecan halves; 1/4 cup red onion strip

Servings: persons

Dressing
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Chicken
1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 garlic cloves, smashed
ground cayenne pepper
salt
1/2 - 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
vegetable oil
Salad
8 cups leaves lettuce, torn (red and or green)
1 pint pint mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup corn kernel
1/4 cup toasted pecan halves
1/4 cup red onion strip

1
To Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, mash 1 tablespoon of the cheese into the buttermilk with a fork until blended. Stir in vinegar, salt, pepper, remaining blue cheese, and parsley. Cover and refrigerate (can be made 1 day ahead).
2
To Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into 3 strips; cut each strip into 3 pieces. In a bowl, whisk buttermilk, garlic, cayenne, and salt; add chicken. Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours and up to 6.
3
Drain chicken; coat with breadcrumbs. Cook chicken in oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat about 7-10 minutes, turning pieces frequently, or until cooked through and golden. Drain on paper towel.
4
To Make the Salad: In a bowl, toss salad ingredients with 1/4 cup dressing; place on 4 plates. Top with chicken. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing, 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Southern 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.

Southern Fried Chicken Salad

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