Southern Fried Chicken Salad

Serve with creamy buttermilk dressing or raspberry vinaigrette.

Servings: 
6
Approx. Prep Time: 
15 min.
Approx. Cook Time: 
45 min.
Seasoned Chicken Fry
Ingredients
2 large skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups water
Oil for frying
9 ounces baby spinach
1/2 red onion - thinly sliced into rings
2 ears sweet corn - shucked
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 cup whole pecans
1 tbsp butter
1 cup cherry tomatoes - sliced in half
1/2 tsp kosher salt
Nonstick cooking spray
Directions: 

Chicken: Combine 1 cup of the House-Autry Chicken Fry with water; mix well. Dip chicken in batter. Roll chicken in the remaining 1/2 cup dry Chicken Fry on a plate until coated. Deep fry in 375°F oil until golden brown (4-5 minutes).

Corn: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray corn with nonstick cooking spray and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle ears with maple syrup. Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Cool to room temperature and cut kernels off the cob.

Pecans: In a small skillet, melt butter. Add pecans and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until toasted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Set aside to cool.

To Assemble: In a large salad bowl, layer or toss together spinach, onions, tomatoes, chicken, corn and pecans. Top with dressing.

Meal Suggestions: 

Try this salad wrapped in a piece of pita bread.