Description
Discover a delicious twist on the classic BLT with this flavorful BLT Chicken Salad recipe. Try it today for a satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (about 2 medium breasts or 12 oz)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or 2 medium tomatoes, diced)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients Start by ensuring all your components are ready to combine. If you haven’t already cooked your chicken, season two chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then either grill, bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, or poach until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let it cool completely before dicing into 1/2-inch cubes. Cook your bacon until crisp, drain on paper towels, and crumble when cool. Wash and chop your lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice your green onions if using.
- Step 2: Make The Dressing In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed – this is your opportunity to customize the flavor profile of your BLT Chicken Salad. If you prefer a tangier dressing, add a bit more lemon juice; for extra richness, increase the mayo slightly.
- Step 3: Combine Chicken And Dressing Add your diced chicken to the dressing and fold gently until each piece is well coated. This step allows the chicken to absorb the flavors of the dressing. For best results, cover and refrigerate this mixture for at least 30 minutes (though this isn’t absolutely necessary if you’re short on time).
- Step 4: Assemble The Salad Once your chicken has marinated in the dressing, add the crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce. If you’re including optional ingredients like avocado or green onions, add these now as well. Fold everything together gently to avoid crushing the tomatoes or breaking down the lettuce. The goal is to evenly distribute all ingredients while maintaining their individual textures.
- Step 5: Final Touches Give your completed BLT Chicken Salad a final taste test and adjust seasonings if needed. Sometimes a pinch of salt or an extra squeeze of lemon juice can brighten all the flavors. If the mixture seems too dry, add a tablespoon of mayo; if too wet, add a bit more chicken or lettuce. Let the salad chill for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together perfectly.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg