Fried Chicken Caesar Salad
I used leftover fried tenders and made myself a Fried Chicken Caesar Salad for lunch! I love Caesar Salad of all kinds. Adding fried chicken, shrimp or crab to a Caesar Salad is a real treat on a hot summer day! Fried Chicken Tenders 6-8 chicken Tenders 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste Oil for frying Make an egg wash by beating the eggs, buttermilk and hot sauce together in a shallow dish. Mix flour and spices in another shallow dish. Dip chicken breast pieces in egg wash then dredge in the flour mixture. For a thicker crust on the chicken, repeat that step again... egg then flour. In a heavy skillet, heat about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch of oil to 365 degrees. (Or heat a deep fryer to 365 degrees) Place chicken in hot oil. (If the oil is not up to temp, the coating will not stic...