Fried Chicken Blt Salad Recipe

This craveable Crispy Fried Chicken BLT Salad recipe elevates the classic BLT with juicy fried chicken tenders! Inspired by a Woman's Day magazine recipe (March 7, 2006), this quick and easy meal is perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner. Get ready for crispy chicken, smoky bacon, and fresh veggies in every bite!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Calories 217.8 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fried Chicken Blt Salad

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How to Make Fried Chicken Blt Salad

  1. Cut chicken tenders in half crosswise.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken tenders and cook for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. (Total cook time approximately 6 minutes)
  4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  5. Cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy. You can cook this in the microwave (following package instructions) or in a skillet.
  6. In a large bowl, combine 5 cups of chopped lettuce, 1 cup of chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup of chopped cucumber, 1/4 cup of chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup of your favorite salad dressing.
  7. Divide the lettuce mixture evenly among four plates.
  8. Top each salad with the fried chicken tenders and crumbled bacon.
  9. Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

19g

Carbs

2g