Best Nannys Fried Chicken Salad Recipes

FRIED CHICKEN SALAD

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You'll make it your business to have leftover fried chicken, just so you can make this creamy and tangy salad the next day.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 pieces cold fried chicken
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 medium dill pickle, finely chopped, plus 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons dill pickle brine
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Hot sauce, for seasoning
Kosher salt
Potato rolls, for serving

Steps:

Remove and discard the bones from the chicken. Chop up the meat, with the fried skin, into small pieces (you should have about 6 cups).
Set aside 1 tablespoon each of the celery, scallions and pickle.
Whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle brine, buttermilk, yellow mustard and a couple dashes hot sauce in a large bowl. Stir in the remaining celery, scallion and pickle.
Add the chopped chicken to the bowl and stir gently to combine. Season with salt and more hot sauce if you'd like. Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with the reserved celery, scallion and pickle. Serve on potato rolls with a few dashes of hot sauce.

FRIED CHICKEN SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK-CHIVE DRESSING

Fried Chicken Salad with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon hot sauce
4 cups canola oil, for frying
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 head iceberg lettuce, rinsed, core removed and chopped into bite-size pieces
1 cup cooked black beans
1 cup cooked corn kernels
1 cup peeled, seeded and diced cucumbers
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 small bunch red radishes, rinsed and finely sliced
Buttermilk-Chive Dressing, recipe follows
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
3 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons finely sliced fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

For the fried chicken: Using a mallet, lightly pound the thighs to flatten. Combine the hot sauce and 2 cups of the buttermilk in a large re-sealable gallon bag. Slice the chicken into 1-inch thick slices and add to the bag. Marinate for 40 minutes in the fridge.
In a large, deep cast-iron or heavy skillet, bring the oil to 350 degrees F.
Remove the chicken strips from the marinade and lightly pat away excess. Place the panko breadcrumbs into a large mixing bowl and season with the granulated garlic, marjoram, thyme, salt and pepper.
Put the flour and remaining 2 cups buttermilk into separate, medium mixing bowls. Season each with salt and pepper. Dredge one piece of chicken at a time by first placing into flour and patting off the excess. Then place the floured slices into the buttermilk. Finally, transfer to the seasoned panko crumbs. Dust with panko crumbs, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks. Set onto a wire rack fitted over a baking sheet and repeat until all the thighs are dredged.
Place the thighs into the oil in batches and fry until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Do not overcrowd the oil. Once browned and the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F, remove from the oil and set on a towel-lined dish to drain. Season with kosher salt.
For the salad: In a large glass mixing bowl, toss the lettuce with the beans, corn, cucumbers, tomatoes and shaved radish. Add in 1 cup Buttermilk-Chive Dressing and toss to coat. Serve the chicken on top of the salad. Drizzle with a little extra dressing.
On a flat cutting board, smash the garlic cloves with the flat side of a knife. Add the salt to make a paste, pressing downward and scraping with blade of knife. Reserve the paste.
In a medium glass mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, chives, parsley, dill and garlic paste. Blend well with a whisk or immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 1 hour.

FRIED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Juice of 1/2 lemon
4 cups cold fried chicken, cut into large dice (5 to 8 pieces breasts and thighs)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 stalks celery, diced
3 green onions, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 croissants, split

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, Italian seasoning, cayenne and lemon juice. Add the chicken, parsley, celery and green onions, and toss to coat in the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Let the chicken salad hang out for 30 minutes or so to allow the flavors to marry. Divide evenly among the croissants. Serve.