Crispy Chicken Drumsticks Salad Bowl

This Crispy Chicken Drumsticks Salad Bowl is a lighter take on comfort food, featuring golden, crunchy chicken drumsticks served over a fresh bed of lettuce, cabbage, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. It’s perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a satisfying dinner packed with flavor and texture.

Ingredients

For the Crispy 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 panko breadcrumbs
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 Salad Base

4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
1 cucumber, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
½ cup shredded carrots

For the Dressing

¼ cup ranch dressing or your favorite vinaigrette

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