Spicy Fried Chicken Cobb Salad
Spicy fried chicken cobb salad delivers bold southern flavour in a colourful bowl of greens, bacon, avocado, eggs, and blue cheese. The crisp coating and subtle heat balance perfectly with creamy elements. It’s hearty yet refreshing, perfect for dinner or a weekend treat.
Ingredients
- 400 g chicken thighs sliced
- 250 ml buttermilk
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp salt
- 120 g plain flour
- 50 g cornflour
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the salad
- 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 Eggs boiled, quartered
- 1 avocado sliced
- 100 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 60 g cooked bacon crumbled
- 50 g blue cheese crumbled
For the dressing
- 120 ml Greek yoghurt
- 60 ml mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine chicken, buttermilk, hot sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic granules, and salt in a bowl. Leave to marinate for at least an hour. In another bowl, mix flour and cornflour.
- Heat oil to about 175°C. Coat the chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown and crisp, around 7 minutes. Drain on a rack and let it rest.
- Mix all the dressing ingredients until smooth. Toss lettuce with half the dressing and arrange on a platter. Add avocado, eggs, tomatoes, bacon, and blue cheese. Slice the warm chicken and place it on top, then spoon over the remaining dressing.
Notes
Chicken thighs are best here because they can take the heat without drying out. The hot sauce in the marinade penetrates the meat, giving a subtle warmth that lingers rather than stings. If you prefer less heat, cut the cayenne in half.
The blue cheese ties the spice together beautifully, but if it’s not your thing, try feta for a milder saltiness. The yoghurt-based dressing lightens the meal and balances the richness from the fried coating.
Nutrition
Calories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 42gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 960mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3100IUCalcium: 130mgIron: 2.2mg
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