BLT Chicken Salad
BLT Chicken Salad combines tender poached chicken breast with crispy bacon, fresh green onions, and quartered cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a seasoned mayonnaise dressing with black pepper. The salad offers a satisfying mix of textures—from juicy chicken to crunchy bacon—and a balanced flavor profile that includes savory, fresh, and creamy notes. It can be served immediately or chilled, making it a versatile protein-rich salad.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 5 Bacon strips
- 1/4 cup green onion chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomato quartered
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a medium sized sauce pan and cover with cold water until both breasts are covered with at least 1" of water
- Place pot on the stove uncovered and bring water to a boil
- Reduce the water to a simmer and cover with a lid
- Simmer the chicken for 14 minutes then remove from heat
- While the chicken cookes prepare the bacon on the stovetop - fry at medium-low heat until crispy
- Place cooked bacon on a towel to drain some grease and then chop into bite sized pieces
- In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, green onion, and black pepper
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the water and shredd on a plate or cutting board with 2 forks
- In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, mayo, green onion and pepper mixture, quartered cherry tomatoes and chopped bacon
- Mix all ingredients until evenly combined
- Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Notes
- For Whole30 compliance, use Whole30-approved bacon and mayonnaise products.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.