Description
This Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Salad is a delightful mix of crispy chicken tenders coated in cornmeal, served over a bed of fresh greens, berries, and avocado, making it a perfect meal for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup unsweetened yogurt of choice
- 2 tbsp milk of choice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cup Panko or homemade bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- more for drizzling
- mixed greens
- fresh berries
- avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt, milk, honey, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt until combined.
- Dip each chicken tender into the yogurt mixture, then coat them in a mixture of Panko and cornmeal.
- Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and crispy.
- Serve on a bed of mixed greens topped with fresh berries and sliced avocado.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices for additional flavor, and adjust the toppings as per your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad with 1 chicken tender portion
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Salad,Crispy Chicken Salad,Healthy Chicken Salad,Easy Chicken Recipe