Fried Chicken Salad

2022-11-01

By American Kitchen

American Cuisine

Salad

Time-Saving Tips and Hacks for Making fried Chicken Salad Using Modern Kitchen Tools

Air Fryer Turns Fried Chicken into a Quick, Crunchy Masterpiece

Quickly reheat or cook chicken to crispy perfection with minimal effort, saving time and reducing mess compared to traditional frying.

Slice & Dice in Seconds

Slice vegetables and prepare toppings in seconds, ensuring uniformity and speeding up salad assembly.

Hack for Perfectly Crispy & Juicy Fried Chicken

Marinate your chicken in buttermilk before frying, which tenderizes the meat and adds a delicious tang, making your salad even more flavorful with minimal extra effort.

Tips and Suggestions on Fried Chicken Salad

Flavor Kick

Season the chicken with paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne for a flavorful, mildly spicy crust that pairs well with fresh greens.

Dressing Delights

Use a creamy ranch or tangy honey mustard dressing to complement the crispy chicken and fresh vegetables.

Crunch & Richness

Add crunchy elements like toasted almonds, crispy bacon bits, or croutons for texture contrast and added richness.

Serve It Fresh

Keep fried chicken separate from greens and dressing until ready to serve to prevent sogginess and maintain crunch.

Leftover Love

Store leftover fried chicken in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat briefly before adding to the salad.

Garnish Like a Pro

Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh herbs for brightness and flavor enhancement, balancing the richness of fried chicken.

Fried Chicken Salad Recipe

                        Ingredients
                        1 pie crust
8 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

                    

                        Instructions
                        Preheat oven to 400°F.
                            
In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg,
                                and lemon juice. Stir until apples are evenly coated.
Pour apple mixture into a pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
Cut butter into small pieces and sprinkle over the top of the apples.
Cover with a second pie crust, making sure to crimp the edges of the crusts together
                                with a fork to seal.
Cut a few slits into the top of the crust to allow steam to escape.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
                            
Let cool before serving.

                    

Cooking Time

Preparation Time 30 min

Cook Time 1 hr 15 min

Total time 1 hr 45 min

                        Nutrition Facts
                        Calories: 325
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 56 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 38 g
Protein: 2 g

                    