Description
This invigorating BLT chicken salad is a high-protein twist on the classic sandwich, featuring diced chicken, crispy bacon, and vibrant veggies in a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Crisp the bacon: Place the bacon strips in a pan over medium heat and fry until crunchy. Transfer to a lined plate to drain and cool before breaking into bits.
- Prepare the poultry: If using raw meat, apply salt and pepper. Sear chicken in the remaining bacon fat until thoroughly cooked, about 6-8 minutes per side. Let it rest before cutting into cubes.
- Whisk the sauce: In a small bowl, blend mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, mustard, garlic powder, lemon juice, and seasonings until uniform.
- Assemble the bowl: Place chopped romaine, tomato halves, cubed chicken, and bacon crumbles into a large serving bowl, drizzle dressing on top, and toss gently.
- Serve and enjoy: Portion into bowls and eat immediately for the best texture.
Notes
For added richness, consider including sliced avocado or a sprinkle of cheese. For meal prep, store the dressing separately from the salad ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg