Description
BLT Chicken Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines crispy bacon, juicy chicken, and fresh romaine lettuce. This delightful salad features creamy avocado and sweet cherry tomatoes for an explosion of flavors and textures in every bite. Perfect for picnics, lunchboxes, or light dinners, this easy-to-make recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Whether enjoyed on its own or wrapped in a tortilla, it’s sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Allow the chicken to rest before chopping it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, crumbled bacon, and diced chicken.
- Add mayonnaise to taste and toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature atop toasted bread or in wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg