Best 8 Crispy Chicken Romaine Salad Recipes

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**Crispy Chicken Romaine Salad: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our crispy chicken romaine salad. This vibrant dish tantalizes the taste buds with its crispy, golden-brown chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, tangy Caesar dressing, and a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the crispy chicken and croutons to the tender lettuce and creamy dressing. Whether you're seeking a light lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a delightful side dish, this salad is a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving more.

**Recipe 1: Crispy Chicken Romaine Salad with Caesar Dressing**

This classic recipe combines all the essential elements of a crispy chicken romaine salad. Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture and pan-fried until golden brown, resulting in a succulent and flavorful chicken that pairs perfectly with the crisp romaine lettuce. The homemade Caesar dressing, prepared with fresh ingredients like mayonnaise, lemon juice, anchovies, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese, adds a rich and tangy flavor to the salad.

**Recipe 2: Crispy Chicken Romaine Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing**

For a sweeter and tangier twist, try this variation with honey mustard dressing. The honey mustard dressing is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, complementing the crispy chicken and romaine lettuce. This dressing is made with a combination of honey, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and a hint of lemon juice.

**Recipe 3: Crispy Chicken Romaine Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing**

If you prefer a creamy and flavorful dressing, the avocado ranch dressing is an excellent choice. This creamy dressing is made with ripe avocados, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, and a blend of herbs and spices. The avocado adds a velvety texture and a subtle nutty flavor to the dressing, making it a perfect match for the crispy chicken and romaine lettuce.

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CRISPY CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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Crispy Chicken Salad drizzled with a dreamy creamy Caesar salad dressing - utterly addictive! Juicy chicken tenders in a crispy breadcrumb coating on a bed of fresh romaine, with Parmesan and a mouthwatering homemade dressing. Easy and delicious!

Provided by Mariam E.

Categories     Main Dishes     Salad

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 head large romaine lettuce (washed and dried)
1 cup croutons (any kind)
½ cup parmesan cheese (shaved )
½ cup mayo
½ cup plain yogurt (full fat)
3 cloves garlic (grated or finely minced)
½ tsps black pepper (freshly ground)
3 tbsps lemon juice
½ tsp salt (or more to taste)
2 tbsps olive oil
⅓ cup Parmigiano Reggiano (grated)
2 tbsps Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
8 strip chicken tenders (remove filmy skin)
1 large egg
1 tsp lemon juice
1 large garlic clove (minced)
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup flour
½ cup bread crumbs
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
avocado oil spray

Steps:

  • Place all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk well. Store in the fridge until you finish the remainder of the salad.
  • Wash and clean the romaine lettuce well. Place on a rack or kitchen towel to dry while you prepare the chicken.
  • To prepare the chicken, clean off all filmy skin from the chicken. In one bowl, whisk together the egg, garlic, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Place in the chicken strip and coat well.
  • In another bowl, mix together the crust ingredients. Dip in each strip seperately to coat very well and line them on a non-stick sheet pan (or use parchment paper).
  • Spray generously with avocado oil and bake in a pre-heated 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. Flip over, spray and bake the other side for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let them cool before cutting them into smaller pieces.
  • Cut the romaine lettuce and place in a bowl. Toss with half of the dressing.
  • In a large dish, place the romaine lettuce on the bottom. Then add the chicken and croutons. Pour over some extra dressing if needed and top with shaved parmesan cheese.
  • If you have leftover dressing, save in the fridge for later use. Can last up to 2-3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 1393 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN ROMAINE SALAD



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Mom invented this colorful salad by combining romaine lettuce with toasted pecans, chicken strips, grapes, dried cranberries and cheddar cheese. I think she's particularly proud of this recipe. -Kevin Weeks North Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup canola oil
7 cups torn romaine
1 cup seedless red grapes
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup Vidalia onion or honey mustard salad dressing

Steps:

  • Pour butter into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; stir in pecans and salt. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes, stirring twice. Set aside., Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, grapes, cranberries and cheese. Add chicken and reserved nuts; toss to combine. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CLT SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h5m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 head romaine, cut into 1-inch slices
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
2 avocados, cut into chunks
1/2 cup Simple Ranch Dressing, recipe follows
3 to 4 Crispy Chicken Skins, recipe follows, each piece snapped into thirds
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 large skin-on chicken breasts
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Add the romaine, tomatoes and avocados to a large bowl. Drizzle over the Simple Ranch Dressing and toss. Tip the salad onto a platter and garnish with the Crispy Chicken Skins.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, parsley, chives, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper in a bowl. Chill for a couple of hours before serving.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Gently pull the skin off the chicken breasts (reserve the breast meat for another use), pat dry and cut in thirds lengthwise. Place them skin-side up in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Mix the salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary together in a small bowl, crushing the spices with a spoon. Sprinkle the chicken skins with some of the spice mix; it makes more than you need, but you can keep it for another day. Cover the skins with a layer of parchment and top with a baking sheet to weigh it down, making sure the top sheet presses down on the skins.
  • Bake until the skins are browned and crisp, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the top baking sheet and parchment and transfer the skins to a plate lined with paper towel to cool and crisp up.

CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD



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Check out our favorite Crispy Chicken Salad with an easy (five-ingredient) honey BBQ dressing. You can make this salad in 25 minutes or less with a few shortcuts!

Provided by Chelsea Lords

Categories     Main Course     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups store-bought crispy chicken strips, (sliced (Note 1))
8 cups (~2 hearts) chopped romaine ((chopped into bite-sized pieces))
1 cup cherry tomatoes, (halved)
1 cup Persian or English cucumber, (thinly sliced (Note 2))
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion ((Note 3))
1 large (or 2 medium) ripe avocados, (thinly sliced or chopped)
Optional: 1/3 cup honey-roasted or plain toasted almonds ((Note 4))
2 tablespoons of EACH good-quality BBQ sauce and honey
1/4 cup regular full-fat mayo
1 tablespoon of EACH Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar
Fine sea salt and freshly cracked pepper

Steps:

  • CHICKEN: Start by preparing chicken tenders according to package directions. Let cool to warm and then thinly slice.
  • SALAD: Chop the romaine, wash, and make sure it is thoroughly dried before adding to a large bowl (dressing won't adhere to wet lettuce). Add halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumbers, sliced red onions, and sliced avocado to the bowl or place on individual plates. Add the sliced chicken on top. Drizzle with the dressing (see next step to prepare), toss to combine, and serve immediately.
  • DRESSING: Whisk the ingredients for the dressing, along with a big pinch of salt and black pepper. Whisk until smooth. If not using immediately, transfer to a mason jar and refrigerate. (Leftovers stay good for 5-7 days).
  • STORAGE: Dressed salad doesn't sit well, so if you want to have leftovers or make ahead, store the dressing separately from the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 kcal, ServingSize 4 servings (as a meal), Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Protein 25.6 g, Fat 33.1 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Sodium 1147.7 mg, Fiber 2.6 g, Sugar 3.8 g

CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD



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Sugared almonds and chow mein noodles add fun crunch to this salad that makes the most of leftover chicken. Says Irene Dickhausen from St. Paul, Minnesota, "This salad is speedy, simple and always popular at ladies' luncheons."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce
4 cups chopped lettuce
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups chow mein noodles
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained and patted dry
1 cup chopped celery
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until toasted. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar; cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt, hot pepper sauce and remaining sugar. , In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, noodles, pineapple, celery and onion. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Break apart sugared almonds; sprinkle over salad.

Nutrition Facts :

CRUNCHY ROMAINE SALAD



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A wonderful combination of flavors in this very easy to prepare salad. A ton of crunch comes from ramen noodles, pecans, and romaine lettuce.

Provided by Georgia Julie

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
¾ cup canola oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 bunch broccoli, coarsely chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake until well blended. Break ramen noodles into small pieces, discarding flavor packet.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir noodles and pecans until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool.
  • Combine noodles, pecans, broccoli, romaine lettuce, and green onions in a bowl; toss gently. Dress with 1 cup, or more, of dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 195.2 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

CRISPY CHICKEN ROMAINE SALAD



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Make and share this Crispy Chicken Romaine Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chai-Chick 4 the Lo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-2 inch strips
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) can olives, sliced
6 cups romaine lettuce, torn
1 chopped tomato
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375© F. In a shallow dish, Combine egg & milk. In another dish, combine parmesan cheese & bread crumbs.
  • Dip chicken into egg mixture; coat with bread crumbs. Arrange in a greased baking dish, so that pieces are not touching. Drizzle chicken with melted butter.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Arrange lettuce & tomatoes on a serving platter.
  • Top with dressing, olives, & chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. Enjoy! (:.

CRISPY CHICKEN AND APPLE SALAD



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Crunchy chicken pairs wonderfully with crisp and sweet apple in this hearty salad that's a meal in itself.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 large egg
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 large head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (8 cups)
2 apples, such as Gala or Fuji, cored and cut into thin wedges
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • On a plate, season flour with 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a shallow dish, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water. On another plate, season panko with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pat chicken dry. Dredge chicken in flour, then dip in egg, letting excess drip off. Coat with panko, pressing gently to adhere.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add chicken; cook until golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes total, flipping once. In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Arrange lettuce, apples, and cranberries on a platter. Slice chicken, add to platter, and drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy tomatoes.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but use half the amount.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • If you want a more crispy chicken, cook it for a few minutes longer.
  • Be careful not to overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way.

Conclusion:

This crispy chicken romaine salad is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It's packed with flavor and texture, and it's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this salad a try!

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