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Blt Chicken Salad

Delicious BLT Chicken Salad for Quick Weeknight Dinners

A delightful BLT Chicken Salad filled with crispy bacon, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast use leftover or rotisserie chicken
For the Salad
  • 6 slices bacon can substitute with turkey bacon
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce or any leafy green
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes can substitute with diced tomatoes
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise can consider using Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt optional for extra creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or use fresh garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or vinegar if needed

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Salad Bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until crispy, then crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In the same skillet, cook the chicken breast for 6-8 minutes per side until browned, then dice it after cooling slightly.
  3. Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, toss together romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced chicken, and crumbled bacon. Pour the dressing over and mix until coated.
  5. Serve the salad in bowls or plates, optionally topping with avocado or cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, layer ingredients in jars with dressing at the bottom to maintain freshness.

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