Dive into this hearty American main-course salad featuring crispy fried chicken, vibrant spring greens, and an array of flavorful toppings. Perfect for a satisfying meal that's packed with taste and texture, topped with creamy ranch dressing.
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Ingredients
🥬 1 package spring mix salad
🐔 2 chicken thighs
🧄 1 teaspoon salt
⚖️ 1 tablespoon Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning
🌶️ 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
🌿 1 teaspoon onion powder
🌶️ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
🥚 2 eggs
🧀 1/2 cup grated cheese (e.g., Parmesan)
🫑 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
🧅 1/2 white onion, sliced
🌿 2 green onions, chopped
🥜 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
🥗 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
1- Prep the Chicken:
- Chop the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Season with salt, Tony Chachere's seasoning, Slap Ya Mama seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper.
2- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add seasoned chicken, cooking until browned and completely cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
3- Boil and Prep the Eggs:
- Boil the eggs until hard-boiled (about 8-10 minutes).
- Cool under running cold water, peel, and slice neatly.
4- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Slice the pepperoncini peppers and white onion.
- Chop the green onions and set everything aside.
5- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, add the spring mix salad.
- Layer with grated cheese, pepperoncini peppers, white onion slices, green onions, sliced eggs, and roasted peanuts.
6- Add Chicken and Dressing:
- Top with the cooked chicken pieces.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing.
7- Serve:
- Toss everything gently to combine just before serving.
- Enjoy your crunchy, flavor-packed salad!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2-3 people
Equipment: Frying pan, knife, cutting board, large salad bowl
Nutritional Information (approx. per serving):
- Calories: 650
- Proteins: 43g
- Fats: 45g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
Cooking Tips:
- For added crunch, consider briefly toasting the peanuts in a dry pan before adding them to the salad.
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