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Smoked Paprika Chicken Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing

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Smoked Paprika Chicken Salad from thelitlekitchen.net

I'm so excited to share with you today, I have been working with KitchenAid as a contributor to their blog launched this past May! This is my second recipe, a Smoked Paprika Chicken Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing! You'll love it, I know it! My first recipe for KitchenAid was an Asian-Style Roasted Whole Snapper.

These two recipes are part of KitchenAid's kitchen challenges; encouraging us all that there's more to make and to push ourselves in the kitchen. I love them because each one I have participated in have actually been a challenge for me. Stretching where I want to go and where I can go in the kitchen.

For the recipe, hop on over to the KitchenAid blog!

But before you go, I wanted to show you my diary of a theft (via iPhone photos)…

Prince the girl cat

Prince (one of our cats) is a girl and she came to live with us a couple of years ago from my sister. She's probably 12 or 13 years old now. She usually sleeps on the dog bed or under my desk while I'm working or you can find her on Charley's bed in our bedroom. Sometimes when I'm photographing, she is a little interested.

This was the first time, there was more than just interest…

Prince the girl cat

She was surveying the landscape and checking out to see if the authorities were around…

Prince the girl cat

I couldn't believe the nerve of her (and those extra toes, they are great for stealing). Okay, I could. She's a cat who thinks she's a dog who has more clout than the dogs in this house. Needless to say, I gave her a piece of chicken when I was done shooting this recipe and…

Prince “says” she liked it and hopes you'll go check out and comment on my Smoked Paprika Chicken Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing! 😉

Disclosure: I was compensated for my guest post over on the KitchenAid blog. However, I was not required to write this post. Opinions are always my own and I only work with brands I love.

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Smoked Paprika Chicken Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

Paprika Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1 Tablespoon salted butter, melted
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Homemade Ranch Dressing

  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped small
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh chives, chopped small
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh dill, chopped small
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • salt & pepper

The rest of the salad

  • handfuls of romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
  • handfuls of baby spinach, washed
  • handfuls of arugula, washed
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 1 carrot, washed, peeled and chopped
  • 1 celery heart, washed and chopped
  • cheddar cheese, shredded or peeled with a vegetable peeler
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup roasted & salted pumpkin seeds
  • 2-3 slices bacon, cooked & cut into bits

Instructions

Paprika Chicken

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Line baking sheet with foil. Place chicken into a medium-sized glass bowl and pour melted butter on top. Make sure butter is evenly distributed over chicken. Mix paprika, garlic powder and salt together in a small prep bowl. Spread evenly over chicken and place on top of baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Allow chicken to rest at least 10 minutes before slicing.
  • TIP: This can be done a day ahead and the chicken can be served on the salad cold.

Homemade Ranch Dressing

  • Prepare ranch dressing ingredients and place all ingredients into a jar with a sealed lid. Close lid and screw tightly. Shake until ingredients are thoroughly mixed together. Add salt & pepper to taste. Place in the refrigerator while preparing salad ingredients.
  • Store in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.

Assembly

  • Prep and chop vegetables and lettuces. Arrange salad on 2 to 4 plates or as a buffet so guests can pick and choose ingredients. Serve with homemade ranch dressing.
Smoked Paprika Chicken Salad from thelitlekitchen.net
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    1. None says

      Yes, I have seen this post of yours in KitchenAid and I actually gave it a try. I am so thankful for all your posts. This recipe, like all the others are so good. By the way, I do understand your cat. I would have done the same if I were there waiting for you to get done! Anyway, thank you for this post!

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    2. William says

      I can’t believe that Prince!

      I love smoked paprika…it has the smoky flavor of chipotle without the heat. It’s great for a mixed crowd with some people that may not enjoy the spiciness.

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    5. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

      Oh wow. Love that huge piece of marble! I’ve been looking for a piece or even just something like looks like marble.

      And you’re writing for the KitchenAid blog?! Nice! Going to go check it out! 🙂

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