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Southwest Salad with Crispy Chicken Cutlets

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Enjoy a vibrant and satisfying Southwest Salad with Crispy Chicken Cutlets, featuring colorful veggies and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts skinless and boneless
  • 1 cup Flour for dredging
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • for frying Cooking Oil high smoke point like olive or canola
For the Crunchy Coating
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Plain Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Spring Mix or spinach/arugula
  • 1 cup Corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 large Red Pepper
  • 1 large Avocado diced
  • 3 tablespoons Scallions chopped
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • ½ cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Diced Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil to adjust consistency
  • ¼ cup Water to adjust consistency
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • Shallow bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Flatten chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to ½ inch thickness.
  2. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs seasoned with spices.
  3. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Chill the breaded chicken for at least 30 minutes before frying.
  5. Whisk together dressing ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate.
  6. Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken for 3-4 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.
  7. Assemble salad with spring mix, corn, red pepper, sliced chicken, avocado, and scallions, then drizzle dressing.
  8. Serve immediately for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal results, chill breaded chicken before frying, use the right oil, and layer salad ingredients strategically for best texture.

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