Crispy Chicken Salad

Name: Crispy Chicken Salad
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 c. cornflakes, slightly crushed; 1/2 c. buttermilk, divided; 4 5- to 6-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 tsp. cayenne; Kosher salt and pepper; 1/4 c. sour cream; 1 1/2 tbsp. white wine vinegar; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp. fresh tarragon, chopped; 6 c. torn gem or green leaf lettuce; 1/2 medium bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced; 1 small seedless cucumber, cut into matchsticks; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives

This is what we call healthy comfort food.

By Kate MerkerPublished: May 13, 2022

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Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

35 mins

Cal/Serv:

345

Buttermilk does double duty in this fan-favorite dish. First, it is used to adhere crushed cornflakes, which creates an irresistibly crisp coating on baked (not fried!) chicken. Then, we use some to make a creamy, flavor-packed dressing.

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Ingredients

4 cups cornflakes, slightly crushed
1/2 cup buttermilk, divided
4 5- to 6-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp. cayenne
Kosher salt and pepper
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. fresh tarragon, chopped
6 cups torn gem or green leaf lettuce
1/2 medium bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced
1 small seedless cucumber, cut into matchsticks
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 400°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil. Place cornflakes in shallow bowl.
2. Step 2Using 1/4 cup buttermilk, brush chicken breasts on all sides, then season with cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Coat chicken in cornflakes, pressing gently to help them adhere, and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Slice if desired.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together sour cream, vinegar, mustard, remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; stir in tarragon. Add lettuce and toss to coat, then fold in fennel and cucumber. Serve with chicken and sprinkle with chives.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): 345 calories, 7.5 g fat (3 g saturated), 37 g protein, 650 mg sodium, 33 g carb, 3 g fiber

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