Crispy Potato Chip & Chicken Breast Salad
Healthy & Delicious Salad: The Ultimate Chicken Breast and Potato Chip Salad
Does a plain salad leave you feeling a little unsatisfied? This recipe adds the heartiness of chicken breast and the satisfying crunch of potato chips to create a healthy and incredibly tasty salad. Caesar and balsamic dressings are always a great choice, and I often use Fontana brand dressings because they’re affordable and come in generous sizes. We’ll be using homemade potato chips (or your favorite store-bought ones) for this version, incorporating frozen chicken breast and those wonderfully crispy chips! Let’s get started!
Salad Base Ingredients- 1 handful fresh salad greens (a mix of lettuce, romaine, red cabbage, vitamin greens, chicory, radicchio, or use a pre-mixed salad blend from the store)
Chicken Breast & Potato Chip Ingredients- 1 pack chicken breast (frozen or fresh)
- Homemade potato chips (or store-bought)
- Caesar dressing or your favorite dressing (like balsamic)
- 1 pack chicken breast (frozen or fresh)
- Homemade potato chips (or store-bought)
- Caesar dressing or your favorite dressing (like balsamic)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your salad greens. Wash and thoroughly dry a generous handful of your favorite greens – think crisp lettuce, romaine, red cabbage, vitamin greens, chicory, or radicchio. Using a pre-mixed salad blend from the grocery store is a convenient option for variety.
Step 2
If you’re making homemade potato chips, prepare the batter. In a bowl, combine tempura flour (or all-purpose flour) with water, adding the water gradually until you achieve a pourable consistency – it should flow smoothly but not be too watery. Aim for about 1 cup of flour and adjust water as needed.
Step 3
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully fry your thinly sliced potato strips until they are golden brown and wonderfully crisp. Ensuring they are extra crispy will add a delightful texture contrast to your salad. Once fried, remove the chips and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 4
Now, it’s time to assemble your masterpiece! Arrange the prepared salad greens on a large plate or in a bowl. Top generously with your cooked chicken breast and a good scattering of those crispy homemade potato chips. Drizzle your chosen dressing – be it a tangy balsamic or creamy Caesar – over the top. Your healthy and delicious potato chip chicken breast salad is now ready to enjoy!
