Fried Chicken Blt Salad
Crispy, golden, and utterly irresistible, this Fried Chicken BLT Salad takes the classic sandwich and transforms it into a hearty, flavor-packed meal. Juicy, breaded chicken tenders are fried to perfection and paired with the smoky crunch of crispy bacon, fresh romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of shredded Cheddar cheese. It’s all brought together with a drizzle of creamy ranch dressing, creating a salad that’s as comforting as it is satisfying. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that balances indulgence with freshness. Ready in under an hour, it’s an easy way to bring gourmet flavors to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken tenders
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 6 slices Bacon
- 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
- 0.5 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Prepare the breading station by placing the flour, breadcrumbs, and buttermilk into three separate shallow bowls. In the buttermilk bowl, whisk in the egg until well combined. Season the flour with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and mix well.
Dip each chicken tender first into the seasoned flour, then into the buttermilk mixture, and finally into the breadcrumbs, ensuring an even coating. Place breaded tenders on a plate and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully fry the chicken tenders in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in another skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the bacon onto another paper towel to drain excess grease, then crumble into small pieces once cooled.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Arrange the lettuce in a large salad bowl or divide it evenly onto four plates.
Top the salad with cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, shredded Cheddar cheese, and the fried chicken (sliced or whole).
Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad or serve on the side for dipping. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 590.5 g | 757% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.7 g | 528% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 274.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 594 mg | 198% | |
| Sodium | 8962 mg | 390% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 262.3 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 159.0 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 963 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2228 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
