Crispy Chicken Honey Mustard Salad (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Strips

01 - 1 small (approximately 225 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 65 g all-purpose flour
04 - 21 g Italian-style or Panko breadcrumbs
05 - 0.75 g seasoned salt
06 - 0.25 g paprika
07 - pinch cayenne pepper
08 - 1 g ground black pepper
09 - 240 ml vegetable oil or canola oil (for frying)

→ Salad

10 - 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 180 g iceberg lettuce (preferably with carrots and red cabbage)
13 - 28 g cheddar cheese, shredded
14 - 7 g Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
15 - 30 ml honey mustard dressing
16 - 25 g tri-coloured tortilla strips

# Instructions:

01 - Whisk 1 egg in a small bowl. On a plate, combine flour, breadcrumbs, seasoned salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Slice the chicken breast horizontally to yield two evenly thin pieces, then cut into 1.5 cm thick strips.
02 - Pat chicken strips dry. Dip in whisked egg, removing excess. Dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently for adhesion. Re-coat with breading immediately before frying.
03 - Heat oil in a 26 cm cast iron skillet to 175°C. Working in batches, fry chicken strips, turning with tongs after 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack to maintain crispness.
04 - Place the egg in a saucepan; cover with at least 5 cm of cold water. Bring to a full boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let stand 12 minutes. Cool under cold running water, peel, and cut into halves or quarters.
05 - Arrange lettuce on a large plate or shallow bowl. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced hard-boiled egg, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese. Slice fried chicken into bite-size pieces; distribute over salad. Drizzle with honey mustard and finish with tortilla strips.

# Notes:

01 - Bread chicken just before frying to preserve maximum crispness and prevent sogginess.
02 - Monitor oil temperature continually; adjust heat to ensure even browning and prevent scorching.
03 - Optional enhancements include avocado, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, olives, Parmesan, crispy bacon, or homemade croutons.

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