14/07/2026
🍗🧀 Crispy Chicken Wedge Salad 🥬🥓
A fresh, crunchy iceberg wedge topped with crispy golden chicken, smoky bacon, juicy tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a creamy ranch drizzle. A hearty steakhouse-style salad that's perfect for lunch or dinner! 😋✨
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
* 1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 2 large eggs, beaten
* 1½ cups seasoned panko breadcrumbs
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon onion powder
* 1 teaspoon paprika
* Salt and black pepper, to taste
* Vegetable oil, for frying
* 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
* 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
* 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
* 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Ranch Dressing:
* 1/2 cup ranch dressing
* 2 tablespoons sour cream
* 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
* 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions:
1. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and coat with the panko breadcrumbs.
3. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, sour cream, lemon juice, chives, and black pepper.
5. Place each iceberg wedge on a serving plate.
6. Top each wedge with sliced crispy chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and green onions.
7. Drizzle generously with the ranch dressing and serve immediately.
Pro Tip:
For extra flavor, sprinkle the salad with freshly cracked black pepper and a little smoked paprika. Add sliced avocado, hard-boiled eggs, or blue cheese crumbles for an even heartier meal.
