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Easy Crispy Chicken Salad

This salad combines crunchy golden chicken with fresh garden vegetables and a sweet BBQ dressing for a quick and satisfying meal.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 18, 2026
Easy Crispy Chicken Salad
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Serves
2

There is something so satisfying about a big bowl of crispy chicken salad for lunch or dinner. It is the perfect way to get plenty of fresh greens while still enjoying that comforting crunch we all crave.

My favorite trick for this recipe is to prep the veggies ahead of time so you can just toss everything together when you are ready to eat. If you are short on time, using pre cooked chicken tenders works just as well as frying your own.

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dip each chicken strip into the beaten egg and then coat it thoroughly with the panko breadcrumbs.

  2. 2

    Fry or bake the chicken strips until they are golden brown and cooked through.

  3. 3

    While the chicken cooks, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, vinegar, olive oil, and mustard in a small bowl until smooth.

  4. 4

    Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a large serving bowl.

  5. 5

    Top the salad with the warm crispy chicken strips.

  6. 6

    Drizzle the honey BBQ dressing over the top and serve immediately.

💡 Tips

Store the dressing in a separate jar in the fridge to keep your salad greens from wilting. You can also add some shredded cheddar cheese or crumbled bacon on top if you want an extra boost of flavor.

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