Chicken Avocado Salad

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    746 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Avocado Salad

Chicken Avocado Salad makes a great meal for one or as a side to share. A bed of greens is topped with delicious marinated, grilled chicken, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, avocados, and honey dijon dressing for a salad everyone will want to dig into.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even 1/2-inch thickness
  • chicken marinade see below
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 3 strips of bacon cooked til crisp and chopped
  • cup cheese
  • cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • Honey Dijon Dressing

Chicken Marinade

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine marinade ingredients until smooth, add chicken and toss to coat. Cover tightly and chill for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  2. Using tongs, transfer chicken to a greased grill or grill pan (you can also do this in a stovetop skillet. discard excess marinade) and cook on each side for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear when you slice into the thickest part of the chicken. Allow to rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips or chopping into 1/2-inch pieces.
  3. To assemble salads, arrange lettuce on the bottom, then top with chicken, tomatoes, cheese, avocados, and dressing. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This is a great meal prep option! Feel free to use pre-cooked chicken to save time. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 746kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 65g (100%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 1115mg (46%) Potassium 591mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 361IU (7%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 157mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 746 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 746kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 65g 100%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 1115mg 46%
Potassium 591mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 361IU 7%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 157mg 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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