Fried Chicken Breast salad with Avocado, Corn, Basil & Housemade ranch Dressing

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Total Time: 15 min

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Cook Time: 15 min

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Simple summer goodness. The combination of California Avocado, tomato and corn is fresh and wonderfully easy to quickly prepare for a busy family. The total time may seem long but most of that is the chicken marinating in buttermilk while you do other things! The ranch dressing is so straight-forward and versatile; make some extra for a simple chopped salad at a later date. It will keep in the fridge for up to five days.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

2 1/2 lb. boneless chicken breasts 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup canola oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. chili powder 2 ears white corn, shucked and cut off cob 2 large heirloom tomatoes 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup basil leaves 1/2 cup ranch dressing Housemade Ranch Dressing 1/2 cup crème fraiche 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 Tbsp. minced fresh chives 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley 1 Tbsp. minced fresh dill 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 shallot, peeled and minced 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Cut each chicken breast in two lengthwise and season with half of the salt and the pepper. Put chicken into a zip close bag and then add the buttermilk to the bag. Seal bag and place in the fridge for two hours.
Chop the tomatoes into a rustic one-inch dice, leaving the core behind for the compost heap. Add the cut corn and the avocados to the tomatoes. Drizzle with the olive oil and then add the lime juice and remaining salt. Toss well and then tear the basil leaves into the salad. Toss again.
Warm the oil in a deep cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F. In a medium-sized bowl mix together the flour, cayenne and chile powder. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge into the seasoned flour. Remove the chicken once fully coated in flour, shaking off excess and then carefully adding the chicken to the oil. Cook for 5 minutes per side and then remove to a cooling rack with paper towels underneath.
Place a half of cup on dressing on the bottom of a large platter and spread with the back of a spoon. Scoop the salad onto the dressing. Take each chicken piece and cut into pieces. Arrange the chicken over the salad and serve immediately.

Dressing Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well with a small whisk.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.