Crispy Fried Chicken with Arugula and Lemon Vinaigrette
A delightful dish that combines crispy fried chicken with a fresh arugula salad and zesty lemon vinaigrette, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per side.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper for the vinaigrette.
- Toss the arugula with shaved parmesan cheese in a serving bowl.
- Serve the arugula salad topped with crispy fried chicken and drizzled with lemon vinaigrette.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight in buttermilk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: fried chicken, arugula salad, lemon vinaigrette, comfort food, easy recipe