Chicken Cobb Salad with Crispy Bacon & Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
This Chicken Cobb Salad brings together juicy grilled chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and a tangy honey balsamic vinaigrette. It’s a perfect make-ahead lunch or light dinner, loaded with flavor and protein.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 607.44kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 3 hard-boiled eggs quartered
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta or blue cheese
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or cast iron pan over medium heat. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. I typically will cook on medium on the first side for 6 minutes, flip and cook for 2 minutes, then turn the heat to low to allow the chicken to cook through without drying out. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.2 boneless, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, Salt and pepper to taste
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon, and honey. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.¼ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ cup olive oil, Salt and black pepper to taste
- On a large platter or in individual bowls, layer the chopped romaine, grilled chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, feta, and red onion.6 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 4 slices bacon, 3 hard-boiled eggs, 1 avocado, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, ½ cup crumbled feta or blue cheese, ¼ cup red onion
- Drizzle with dressing just before serving, or serve on the side.
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Notes
- Let chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Add chicken and dressing just before serving to prevent soggy greens.
- Bake bacon at 400°F for 20 minutes for easy cleanup and crispy results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 607.44kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.29g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 49.61g | Saturated Fat: 10.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.55g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30.95g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 211.19mg | Sodium: 372.09mg | Potassium: 749.14mg | Fiber: 5.52g | Sugar: 14.02g | Vitamin A: 6686.62IU | Vitamin C: 17.15mg | Calcium: 160.16mg | Iron: 2.69mg
