Fazoli’s Irresistible 5-Star Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad – The Ultimate Hearty Meal
Salads are ultimate favourites of health conscious people, and addition of chicken is a perfect balance of nutrients and proteins. I cannot forget the taste of Fazoli’s crispy chicken bacon ranch salad, which I tried on my birthday eve.
This salad is the most satisfying meal all on its own including Parmesan breaded chicken, crispy bacon, breadstick croutons, mozzarella and cheddar cheese along with pepperoni chips.
Create the Fazoli’s style salad using simple ingredients as mentioned below.
Fazoli’s Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
Bed of lettuce topped with Parmesan Breaded Chicken, Grape Tomatoes, Crispy Bacon Pieces, Pepperoni Chips, Breadstick Croutons, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheeses, served with Ranch Dressing. View Fazoli’s Full Menu.
Ingredients
Altogether, it is a very satisfying salad if you want something hearty or light. It is perfect for you. Simply, gather the ingredients and create a perfect balance of flavors out of it.
| Lettuce | 4 cups (preferably mixed greens or romaine) |
| Chicken Breast | 1 large (Parmesan breaded chicken) |
| Grape tomatoes | ¼ cup (halved) |
| Crispy Bacon Pieces | ¼ cup |
| Pepperoni chips | ¼ cups (finely chopped or regular pepperoni) |
| Breadstick croutons | ¼ cup |
| Mozzarella Cheese | ¼ cup |
| Cheddar Cheese | ¼ cup (shredded) |
| Ranch dressing | ¼ cup (to taste) |
| Garlic Breadsticks | 2 |
Step-by-Step Guide to Making the Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
This quick salad recipe is possible to make at home within no time using the right ingredients.
Preparing the Parmesan Breaded Chicken
You can also buy the store-bought Parmesan breaded chicken, but can also prepare them at home. Take chicken breast, dip in the beaten eggs and coat with Parmesan cheese along with breadcrumbs.
Take oil in a small pan, and cook chicken for at-least 6-8 mins on each side until it’s crispy and golden brown. Slice the chicken into thin strips or bite-sized pieces once it cooked.
Preparing the Salad Base
After the chicken is cooked, the salad base would be prepared using 4 cups of fresh lettuce (romane, mixed greens and lettuce). Wash and dry the lettuce properly to avoid the sogginess.
Toppings
Add toppings like grape tomatoes, crispy bacon pieces and pepperoni chips (or chopped pepperoni). Add these to bring a savory and crunchy smoky flavor to the salad.
Add cheese and Croutons
Cheese enhances the flavor so top it with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese. It gives an awesome taste when it melts in the mouth warm and tasty. Give your chicken a creamy and tasty texture. Add breadsticks for the addition of some extra crunch and flavor like the garlic breadsticks.
Adding Ranch Dressing
Generously add ranch salads over the salads. You can use the homemade ranch dressing. The creamy ranch dressing will complement the salty bacon, fresh veggies and crispy chicken.
Mix everything well to serve with the garlic breadsticks as no salad is complete with yummy and warm breadsticks. It brings a very delicious and tasty touch to a meal. Serve them with smaller pieces by adding a bit of crunch to the salad.
Gently toss to evenly distribute the ingredients. Crispy chicken bacon ranch salad is ready to serve and eat with friends and family!
Every bite of this crispy and creamy salad is full of nutrition. Get to know about this amazing salad so you can adjust it according to your dietary requirements.
Nutritional Facts
The nutritional breakdown of the crispy chicken bacon ranch salad is listed below:
| Calories | 1020 calories |
| Fat | 68 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 105 mg |
| Sodium | 1420 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 37 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Proten | 52 g |
This salad is packed with protein like chicken and bacon are fulfilling and hearty options. Further addition of cheese and dressing adds more creaminess and flavors. The veggies would add more flavors and freshness
You can enjoy it as a main dish rather than a side dish because it is so calorie-dense.
Allergens
Keep the potential allergen in mind if you have any food allergy like the following:
Gluten Allergy
In case you have gluten allergy, you must avoid the breadsticks croutons and the Parmesan breaded chicken. This salad might not be suitable for people with gluten sensitivities and celiac diseases.
Dairy Products
Mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese are used in this salad, and the ranch dressing all contain dairy.
Furthermore, some people have allergies with eggs, soy and pork. Adjust your nutrients, according to your dietary restrictions. You can use the dairy-free cheese, and the gluten-free croutons for making the homemade ranch dressing. Ensure the salad is as per your dietary requirements.
Conclusion
Recreate this Fazoli’s crispy chicken bacon ranch salad to enjoy the perfect creamy, savory and crispy flavors. Adjust the nutrients according to your dietary requirements. The Parmesan breaded chicken, crispy bacon, pepperoni chips and shredded cheese are very satisfying.
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Enjoy the indulgent dish of garlic breadsticks and the ranch dressing at the comfort of your home.