Shawna’s Southern Fried Chicken Salad

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 16
Shawna's Southern Fried Chicken Salad - A perfect blend of southern flavors and fresh vegetables
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Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 pound skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 head romaine lettuce - rinsed , dried and shredded
5 slices bacon
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
480
Sugar
7g
Fat
25g
Shawna's Southern Fried Chicken Salad is a delicious twist on a traditional salad. The southern flavor of crispy fried chicken adds a delightful crunch to the dish. The salad is a perfect blend of fresh vegetables, and with its unique flavor profile, it's a great way to mix things up. The salad is healthy, low in calories, and perfect for all times of the day. Serve it for lunch, dinner, or even as a mid-day snack to recharge the batteries.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.In a large bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
3.In another bowl, pour in the buttermilk.
4.Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, until it sizzles when you drop a little cornmeal mixture in.
5.Dip each chicken piece in the buttermilk, and then dredge it in the cornmeal mixture.
6.Cook the chicken in the hot oil until golden brown on one side, then turn and cook until brown on the other side, about 5 minutes per side.
7.Place bacon on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
8.Combine the red and green bell peppers, red onion, and romaine lettuce in a large bowl.
9.In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
10.Crumble the bacon into the bowl with the lettuce mixture.
11.Toss with the dressing.
12.Slice the chicken into thin strips and serve over the lettuce mixture with the cooked white rice.

PROS

The southern flavor of the chicken is packed with flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the dish.

The salad is light, fresh, healthy and a great way to enjoy vegetables.
It’s low in calories and perfect for a summer day.

CONS

Frying the chicken makes it high in fat and calories.

While the salad is healthy, the dressing can add unwanted calories and sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Adding vegetables to your diet keeps you healthy and reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
The chicken is loaded with protein, which is essential for growth and muscle repair. However, it is best to have it in moderation.
The apple cider vinegar in the salad dressing has been linked to improving digestion and reducing cholesterol.

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