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A BLT chicken avocado salad drizzled with a creamy dressing.
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BLT Chicken Salad with Avocado

This BLT Chicken Salad with Avocado is loaded with seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and creamy avocado, all drizzled with a delicious burger-style dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner.
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 698kcal
Author Slow The Cook Down

Ingredients

For the chicken

For the salad

  • 6 slices cooked bacon
  • 1 romaine lettuce roughly chopped
  • 11 ounces cherry tomatoes (310g) halved
  • 2 avocados sliced

For the dressing

  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (4 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar (can use apple cider or white wine vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 390F / 200c.
  • Season the chicken with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Rub all over with your hands.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the chicken breasts on both sides to brown, 3-4 minutes each side. Transfer to the oven and cook for another 15 minutes until cooked through. Allow to rest.
  • While the chicken is cooking, cook the bacon if not done already.
  • Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
  • Add the chopped lettuce and sliced tomatoes to a large bowl and crumble in the bacon. Toss together.
  • Place the sliced avocado on top.
  • Slice the cooked chicken breasts and place on top.
  • Drizzle with the dressing and serve.

Notes

  • Take care not to overcook the chicken. Use an instant read thermometer to get it nice and tender. It should be removed from the oven when it hits 165F.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it so that the juices redistribute.
  • The chicken can be warm or cold when added to the salad.
  • The dressing and cooked chicken and bacon can be made ahead of time. It's best not to add the avocado and dressing til you are ready to serve.
  • For a quicker option, use cooked rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken breasts.
  • Add extra vegetables such as cucumber or bell peppers, or change up the chicken seasoning with dried herbs or chili flakes.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 761mg | Potassium: 1290mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1584IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg