Blt Chicken Salad
Take your lunch or dinner to the next level with this irresistible BLT Chicken Salad, a flavor-packed twist on the classic BLT sandwich! Featuring tender, oven-baked chicken, crispy thick-cut bacon, juicy grape tomatoes, and crisp romaine lettuce, this salad is perfectly balanced with a creamy, tangy dressing made from a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and chives. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, offering a protein-packed, low-carb option that doesn’t skimp on taste. Whether served solo or alongside crusty bread, this satisfying salad is guaranteed to become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 6 slices Thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup Grape tomatoes
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.33 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer them to the lined baking sheet.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before dicing into bite-sized pieces.
While the chicken is cooking, fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool, chop the bacon into small pieces.
Rinse the grape tomatoes and slice them in half. Wash and tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, if not already prepped.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chives, salt, and black pepper to make the creamy dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, chopped bacon, halved grape tomatoes, and romaine lettuce. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
Serve immediately as a standalone dish or with crusty bread for a heartier meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.6 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 4167 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 126.4 g | 253% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 898 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
