Quick And Easy Blt Chicken Salad recipe
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Quick And Easy Blt Chicken Salad

Discover how to make Quick And Easy Blt Chicken Salad. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.

15

Prep Time

10

Cook Time

25

Total Time

4

Servings

⏱ Cooking Timer

10:00

Minutes : Seconds

minutes

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Discover how to make Quick And Easy Blt Chicken Salad. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.

Quick And Easy Blt Chicken Salad - Step 2

Ingredients

Instructions

1

Step 1

1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat, then crumble into small pieces.

2

Step 2

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped romaine lettuce, and halved cherry tomatoes.

3

Step 3

3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.

4

Step 4

4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.

5

Step 5

5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

6

Step 6

6. Serve immediately while the bacon is still crisp, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Quick And Easy Blt Chicken Salad - Step 3

You Must Know

  • βœ“For the best texture, add the bacon just before serving to maintain its crispiness
  • βœ“Let the chicken cool completely before mixing to prevent the lettuce from wilting
  • βœ“For extra flavor, use smoked bacon or add a pinch of smoked paprika to the dressing

Chef's Notes

For the best texture, add the bacon just before serving to maintain its crispiness

Let the chicken cool completely before mixing to prevent the lettuce from wilting

For extra flavor, use smoked bacon or add a pinch of smoked paprika to the dressing

Serving Suggestions

Serve this salad on its own for a light meal, or pair it with crusty bread or crackers for a more substantial lunch. It's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or meal prep for the week. For a fun presentation, serve it in a hollowed-out tomato or avocado half.

Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

420

Calories

28g

Protein

5g

Carbs

32g

Fat

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quickeasychickensaladcupscookedbreast,diced
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Quick And Easy Blt Chicken Salad

Discover how to make Quick And Easy Blt Chicken Salad. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.

Servings:4
Prep:15 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients (11)

2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (about 2 large breasts)
6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Β½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Β½ teaspoon salt
ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat, then crumble into small pieces.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped romaine lettuce, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Serve immediately while the bacon is still crisp, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

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