BLT Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Fresh combination of chicken, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce with creamy dressing. Satisfying and flavorful.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 6 slices bacon

→ Vegetables

03 - 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 avocado, diced
06 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Dressing

07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
09 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crispy, 6–8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cool.
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In same skillet, cook chicken over medium heat for 6–8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - In small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - In large salad bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
05 - Add sliced chicken and crumbled bacon to the salad bowl.
06 - Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients.
07 - Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy dressing clings to every crisp leaf while the warm chicken adds this incredible contrast that makes each bite feel like a complete meal
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant that charges three times as much
02 -
  • Warm chicken against cold crisp lettuce is the magic combination that makes this feel special versus leftovers thrown in a bowl
  • The dressing can be made up to two days ahead but add a splash of water if it thickens in the fridge
03 -
  • Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness before cooking so they finish at the same time
  • Let the dressing sit for 10 minutes before using to let the flavors meld together properly

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