Delicious Fried Chicken Salad Recipe

If you're craving a satisfying meal that combines crispy fried chicken with fresh greens, this fried chicken salad is the perfect choice. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious dish.

Fried Chicken Salad

You’ll need

2 lbs boneless chicken

1 packet sazon seasoning

1/4-1/2 cup all-purpose flour/gluten free flour

1/4 cup milk

pickles (sliced or whole, as preferred)

1 head of lettuce (romaine or iceberg)

Trader Joe’s vegan salad dressing

Start by washing the chicken and patting it dry with paper towels. In a bowl, mix the sazon seasoning with the milk. Soak the chicken pieces in this mixture for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.

In a separate bowl, place the flour. you can also season the flour lightly with a small amount of sazon Remove the chicken from the milk mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and then dredge each piece in flour until fully coated.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces.Fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and let them drain on paper towels.

While the chicken is cooling, wash and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Arrange the lettuce on a large serving plate or bowl. Add sliced pickles on top of the lettuce for a tangy crunch.

Once the chicken has cooled slightly, slice it into strips and place it on top of the bed of lettuce. Drizzle Trader Joe’s vegan salad dressing over the salad to taste.

The combination of crispy chicken, fresh lettuce, and zesty pickles, all topped with creamy vegan dressing, is sure to satisfy your taste buds! I happened to enjoy mine with a left over cheddar biscuit. Enjoy your homemade fried chicken salad!