Strawberry Spinach Chicken Salad

30 May, 2023

Description:

Since going WFPB, I've loved exploring what can be done to emulate that "meaty" taste in food. I've made substitutes for everything from hotdogs and hamburgers to ground beef. Usually, we use a variety of legumes to give something that delicious taste, but I've recently experimented with something so delicious I just had to share it. I present to you the "fried chicken" potato! When I first started making these pieces of "fried chicken", I couldn't resist trying them on all kinds of food. But I've found that one of the best places to eat these yummy chicken strips is in a delicious salad. Try them out in our strawberry spinach salad, and see what you think!

Ingredients
- Fresh spinach
- Strawberries, sliced
- Crispy “fried chicken” Potatoes
- Onion, diced
Sweet mustard vinaigrette:
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (or date paste)
- 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
“Fried Chicken” Potatoes:
- 2 large potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 No chick’n cube
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 cup oil-free bread crumbs (we use Panko)
Instructions

For “fried chicken” potatoes:
1. Place cut potatoes in a medium pot of water
2. Add 1 no chick’n cube and 1 tsp of poultry seasoning in the water
3. Bring water to a boil and cook until fork tender (about 10 minutes). Drain afterward
4. Toss hot potatoes with panko
5. Place in air fryer on 400 for about 10 minutes (flip halfway through) until crispy
*Or, place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes (flip halfway through) until crispy

For salad:
1. Place fresh spinach in a large bowl
2. Place fresh sliced strawberries, “fried chicken” potatoes, and onions on top
3. Drizzle with sweet mustard vinaigrette
4. Enjoy!