Crispy Chicken & Avocado Salad

Ingredients

For the Crispy Chicken

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
3 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed

For the Salad

8 cups mixed greens
2 avocados, diced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup shelled edamame, thawed if frozen
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced or cut into half-moons
1/2 cup crispy fried shallots

For the Creamy Spicy Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, or to taste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

For Garnish

1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Instructions

1
Prepare the crispy chicken: In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. In a second shallow dish, beat the eggs. In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 5 min
2
Dredge each chicken piece first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in the beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 5 min
3
Heat vegetable oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil. Season lightly with salt immediately after frying.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350
4
While chicken fries, prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
5
Assemble the salad: In a very large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced avocado, sliced green onions, shelled edamame, sliced cucumber, and crispy fried shallots.
⏱️ 5 min
6
Once all chicken is fried, let it cool slightly, then add the warm crispy chicken pieces to the large mixing bowl with the salad ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
7
Pour the creamy spicy dressing generously over the salad ingredients. Using tongs, gently toss the salad until all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 3 min
8
Divide the salad among serving bowls. Garnish liberally with white and black sesame seeds before serving.
⏱️ 2 min