Saucy Chicken Nugget Salad - Air Fryer or Oven
Created by LifeIsGood on October 14, 2024
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Recipe #43771
Ingredients
- Ranch Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons ranch dressing seasoning (or a packet)
- Chicken Salad
- 24 ounces chicken nuggets, frozen
- 1/3 cup hot sauce (I used Frank's Red Hot Sauce)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (not packed)
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 green onions, sliced
How to Make
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Step 1: Mix up the mayo, milk, and ranch seasoning. Let it chill in the fridge while making the salad.
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Step 2: Cook the chicken nuggets in the air fryer (or oven) according to directions.
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Step 3: Heat a skillet on the stove to medium heat and add the sugar, hot sauce, and water.
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Step 4: Let it come to a boil, stir, and reduce the heat to thicken it for a few minutes.
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Step 5: Toss the cooked chicken nuggets into the sauce and coat well.
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Step 6: Build the salad with romaine lettuce, chicken, ranch dressing, and remaining add-ins as desired.