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Shawna's Southern Fried Chicken Salad

By: Shawna 
"This fried chicken and rice salad with bacon dressing is an old favorite of mine."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, sift together the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper and red pepper.
  2. Pour buttermilk in a separate large bowl.
  3. Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Dip the chicken in the buttermilk, then in cornmeal mixture. Coat lightly and cook in hot oil until crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels; keep warm.
  5. Combine the rice, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onion, and chicken in medium bowl. Place lettuce on bottom of 4 servings bowls or plates. Top with rice and chicken mixture.
  6. Prepare the dressing by placing the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over chicken mixture.
  7. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add 2 tablespoons water, cider vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper; heat just to boiling and pour over salad.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 844 | Total Fat: 53.3g | Cholesterol: 87mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by MICHELLECA   view full review
I too doubled the dressing and thought it was delicious. Grilled chicken may be used instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by MOMMYII   view full review
The chicken was really good. However the dressing didn't quite turn out right it was too watery.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by ANNIEM   view full review
I found the dressing a little oily, but the taste was great. I doubled the dressing mixture.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Money is real tight so I used leftover Tanya's Louisiana Southern Fried Chicken from a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by Caroliney   view full review
Great dish. A bit more work and time than I anticipated though

 

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