Fried Chicken Dinner Salad Recipe

Fried Chicken Dinner Salad Recipe

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs (such as Progresso®)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 3 cups chopped lettuce
  • 1 tomato, cut into wedges
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
  • 6 tablespoons ranch dressing
  1. Beat egg in a shallow dish.
  2. Mix bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a shallow dish.
  3. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. Dip chicken into beaten egg and dredge in bread crumb mixture, pressing lightly to coat evenly.
  4. Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook breaded chicken in the hot oil until golden brown, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain chicken on paper towels. Slice into strips.
  5. Divide lettuce, tomato, carrots, and hard-boiled eggs between 2 large pasta bowls. Top with sliced chicken; drizzle salad dressing on top.