Chicken Nugget Taco Salads Recipes

BEST CHICKEN TACO SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a grill pan (or skilleset over medium heat. While the oil heats, dry the chicken breasts and brush them with the remaining 1-tablespoon oil. Liberally season the breasts with chili seasoning, taco seasoning, salt & black pepper. Place the breasts in the hot skillet and cook until the underside is golden brown and beginning to crisp (5-7 minutes). Flip the breasts over and cook until the internal temperature reaches 162°F on a meat thermometer. Transfer the breast to plate; set aside.
• The salad can be plated as individual servings or as one large serving to be shared.
• Place the chopped lettuce in a bowl (or serving platteand arrange the corn, beans, black olives, onion, avocado and tomatoes on top. Drizzle the avocado with juice from ½ lime. Thinly slice the chicken breasts and carefully place the chicken breasts on top of the salad. Drizzle the entire salad with the remaining ½ lime. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and cilantro. Add the crumbled Cotija cheese and drizzle with Taco Salad Dressing.
• Stir together the salsa and sour cream. Add a bit of canola oil if you'd like to thin a bit.
• Serve with tortilla chips and...
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS WITH LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss together the Chicken, Garlic, Salt and Buttermilk - place in a marinating container and marinade 30 minutes
• Combine the Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, Oregano and Black Pepper in a medium bowl
• Heat the Oil for deep-fry
• Meanwhile, shake off the excess marinade from the Chicken - dip into the Flour mixture and deep-fry 2 - 3 minutes in small batches - transfer to a paper towel lined plate and keep warm until all the Chicken are cooked
• Dressing: Whisk together the Mayonnaise, Lime zest and juice, Garlic and Water - keep aside until needed.
• To assemble: Scatter some Lettuce over one half of each warmed Tortilla, top with Tomato and Chicken Nuggets - drizzle over some Dressing - fold over the other half of the Tortilla

CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• For the chicken: Generously sprinkle both sides of the breasts with the taco seasoning. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken on both sides until deep golden brown on the outside and done in the middle (or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F), about 4 minutes per side. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
• For the dressing: While the chicken is cooking, pour the ranch dressing into a bowl. Add the salsa and cilantro and stir to combine.
• For the salad: Next, place the ears of corn in the skillet you used to cook the chicken and roll them around so that the flavorful oil/butter mixture coats the corn. Grill on a grill pan or cook in a separate skillet until the corn is still crisp but has color on the outside. Slice off the kernels with a sharp knife and set aside. Dice the chicken into cubes.
• On a platter, layer the shredded lettuce, diced chicken, tomatoes, cheese, corn, avocados, green onions, cilantro and crushed chips. Drizzle the dressing all over the top, saving some to serve on the side if you'd like. Serve the salad in individual bowls.

CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS

Steps:

• Bake chicken nuggets as directed on package. Cover to keep warm. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Heat taco shells and tortillas as directed on box.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix sour cream, taco seasoning mix and enough milk for desired consistency. Set aside.
• Fill each taco shell and tortilla with 2 chicken nuggets, cheese, lettuce and salsa. Drizzle each with sour cream mixture.

NEELY'S CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onions, red bell peppers, garlic and jalapeno and saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken and saute until browned, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon as you cook. Stir in the chili powder and cumin and let toast for a few stirs. Add the beans and let cook until warmed through.
• Mix the yogurt and salsa together in a small bowl.
• Toss the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, tortilla chips, cheese, cilantro, sauteed chicken and bean mixture all in a large bowl and dress with the yogurt and salsa.

GRILLED CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Mix black beans, salsa, 1/2 cup cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl; set aside.
• Stir chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth; rub mixture over chicken breasts.
• Cook chicken breasts on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). While the chicken is cooking, place tortillas on grill and grill until lightly brown on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into long thin strips. Divide chicken strips over tortillas and top with bean mixture, lettuce, and remaining 1/2 cup cilantro. Serve with avocado, lime wedges, and sour cream.

CHICKEN NUGGETS CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl, combine all ingredients mixing well.
• If mixture looks a little too dry,add a little more mayonnaise until.
• desired moistness is reached.
• Now taste to see if seasonings need to be adjusted.
• Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

TACO CHICKEN NUGGETS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375.
• Mix crumbs, taco seasonings and butter.
• Dip nuggets into egg, then into crumbs, coating evenly.
• Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake 10-15 minutes til chicken is done and coating is crisp.
• Serve with Picante Sauce for dipping.

CHICKEN TACO MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, taco seasoning, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine chicken, peppers and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Top with cilantro if desired.

THE BEST EVER CHICKEN NUGGETS

Steps:

• Heat 1 inch oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a large skillet or saucepan.
• Stir together the flour, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dip the chicken pieces individually into the beaten eggs before pressing into the flour mixture to coat; shake off the excess flour. Place the coated chicken pieces onto a plate until all the chicken has been coated.
• Cook the chicken in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center.

10-MINUTE CHICKEN NUGGET PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut nuggets into quarters.
• Toss nuggets with remaining ingredients; mix lightly to coat.
• Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHICKEN NUGGET CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Bake chicken nuggets according to package directions; cut into fourths. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, mushrooms and chicken. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons and Parmesan cheese.