Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks Salad Bowl

This Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks Salad Bowl is a delicious combination of crunchy golden fried chicken and a fresh, vibrant garden salad. Packed with crisp lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions, it’s a satisfying meal that balances indulgence with freshness.

Ingredients

For the Fried Chicken Drumsticks

6 chicken drumsticks
2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

For the Crispy Coating

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Garden Salad

4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups cucumber, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions, sliced

For the Salad Dressing

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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