Crispy BBQ Sriracha Chicken Wedge Salad
This crispy BBQ sriracha chicken wedge salad checks all the boxes. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender in the center. Tossed in the most delicious BBQ sriracha sauce, your tastebuds will be dancing.
Ingredients
Crispy Chicken
- 1 lb. chicken breasts, cubed into bite sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
BBQ Sriracha Sauce
- ½ cup BBQ sauce, Chick-fil-a Brand recommended
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoons warm water
Wedge Salad
- 1 small head iceberg lettuce, washed and cut in half
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ cup English cucumbers, cored and diced small
- ⅓ cup red onion, diced small
- ¼ cup banana peppers, chopped small
- ¼ cup medium cheddar cheese, grated
- ¼ - ½ cup yogurt dressing, of choice
Equipment
- 1 non-stick pan
- 2 mixing bowls vegetables and chicken
- 1 grater cheese
- 1 small mixing bowl dressing
Instructions
How to Make Crispy BBQ Sriracha Chicken Wedge Salad
Make the Chicken
- Combine Chick-fil-a BBQ sauce, sriracha and warm water. Mix well and set aside.
- Cube the chicken breasts and toss them with salt, pepper and cornstarch.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium high heat and add avocado oil. Once the oil is hot, add the lightly breaded chicken. Sear until golden brown and crispy. You’ll want the internal temperature to reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure doneness. Pour the BBQ sriracha sauce mixture over the crispy chicken and toss until well coated and the sauce begins to caramelize. Any extra chicken can be enjoyed throughout the week.
Prepare the Vegetables
- Core and dice the English cucumber, quarter the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion and roughly chop the banana rings. Add everything to a bowl and toss until well combined. Set aside.
Grate the Cheese
- Freshly grate the medium cheddar cheese. Set aside.
Assemble the Salad
- Add the two halves of iceberg lettuce to two separate bowls. Top both salads with the vegetable mixture, followed by the freshly grated cheese and 4-6 ounces of the crispy BBQ sriracha chicken. Top with your favorite dressing and enjoy.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1salad, Calories: 600kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 115mg, Sodium: 1303mg, Potassium: 1073mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 1407IU, Vitamin C: 35mg, Calcium: 169mg, Iron: 2mg