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Fried Chicken with Toast and Salad

Crispy pan-fried chicken served on golden toast with a fresh salad and a simple dipping sauce. A quick, satisfying meal ready in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
550
Protein
35g
Fried Chicken with Toast and Salad
comfortingquickAmericanchickencrispytenderweeknightmain course

Ingredients

  • 2 small chicken breast
  • 4 slices bread
  • 2 cups lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato
  • ½ small red onion
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the 2 small chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (no pink inside).

  3. 3

    While the chicken cooks, toast the 4 bread slices until golden and crisp.

  4. 4

    Toss the 2 cups lettuce, 1 sliced tomato, and 0.5 sliced red onion in a bowl with 1 tbsp mayonnaise and a pinch of salt.

  5. 5

    Serve the chicken on the toast with the salad on the side, and use the remaining 2 tbsp mayonnaise as a dipping sauce.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large skillet
  • Toaster or oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl

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