Sticky Fingers Salad

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For this sticky fingers salad, crispy chicken strips are tossed in a hot and sweet sticky sauce, then added to a Romaine and tomato salad. It's delicious and so refreshing.

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Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin

Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit.

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Published on August 20, 2024
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overhead view of romaine salad with chicken, tomatoes, and ranch dressing
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 12 frozen breaded chicken strips

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1/2 cup hot sauce, (such as Frank's RedHot® Sauce)

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 8 cups chopped Romaine lettuce

  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup croutons

  • 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries

  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing, or as needed

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place chicken strips on a baking sheet.

  2. Bake chicken in the preheated oven until crispy, about 20 minutes. Alternatively, cook chicken strips according to package directions.

  3. Prepare chicken strips according to package directions, cooking until crispy. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

  4. Meanwhile, prepare sauce. Combine butter, hot sauce, brown sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

  5. Divide lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, croutons and cranberries evenly among 4 dinner plates. Toss chicken with sauce and divide chicken among the four salads. Drizzle with ranch dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

840 Calories
39g Fat
95g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 840
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 51%
Saturated Fat 13g 67%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 2072mg 90%
Total Carbohydrate 95g 35%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 62g
Protein 30g 61%
Vitamin C 30mg 34%
Calcium 311mg 24%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 838mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.