With loads of veggies and chunks of crispy DORITOS® chicken, this dinner-worthy salad is vibrant and satisfying.
Ingredients
How to make it
1
In food processor, pulse 3 cups DORITOS® Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips until finely ground. Transfer to shallow bowl.
2
Pat chicken dry with paper towel. Season each chicken half with salt and pepper.
3
Transfer flour to another shallow bowl.
4
Whisk egg in another shallow bowl.
5
Dredge chicken in flour, then dip in egg and roll in ground DORITOS® until well coated.
6
Preheat air-fryer to 400°F according to manufacturer’s instructions.
7
Arrange breaded chicken in air-fryer basket. Drizzle with oil.
8
Air-fry, turning once halfway through the cook time, for 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, cooked through and instant-read thermometer registers 165˚F when inserted into thickest part of chicken. Let rest for 5 minutes, then chop.
9
Arrange romaine on large serving plate. Top with rows of chicken, avocado, yellow pepper, remaining DORITOS®, onion and tomatoes. Serve with ranch dressing on the side for a Cobb salad presentation. (Alternatively, in large bowl, toss salad together with dressing.)
Tips & Tricks
For a loaded salad, add also bacon bits, cubed cheddar cheese and chopped cucumber if desired.
Alternatively, deep-fry or shallow-fry chicken if preferred.