Cajun Fried Chicken Salad :

Happy Fried Chicken Day ! Today on my blog I am featuring a Summer salad with Crispy Cajun Fried Chicken strips ! So enjoy this recipe :

Chicken Strips

• 1 small boneless skinless Chicken Breast,
• 1 egg (beaten)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 Tablespoons  bread crumbs or panko
• ¾ teaspoon  cajon seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup vegetable oil, or canola ( for frying )

Take your chicken pieces . and dip in beaten egg . Cover in dry mixture – and Fry in hot oil in batches. Let Cool on Cooling rack.

The Salad

• 5 Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 Egg ( Hard Boiled)
• 1 ½ cups Iceberg Lettuce, preferably a mix with carrots and red cabbage
• ¼ cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• ¼ Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
• 2 Tablespoons  Cajun Mustard or Dijon
• 1/3 cup  tri color tortilla strips

Assemble the Salad

• Add the lettuce to a large plate or salad bowl. Top with tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, and cheese.
• Slice the chicken strips into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle them on top.
• Drizzle with Cajun mustard, and top with tortilla strips . Enjoy

Lisa tip: Okay you don’t want to fry – you can use grilled chicken or even leftover fried chicken from your favorite take out place. Lisa