CHICKEN BACON GREEN GODDESS RANCH SALAD

This loaded salad is just as good for lunches as it is for a weeknight dinner. Filled with protein, it’ll leave you feeling full and satisfied — something most salad chains can’t compete with!

Prep Time30

Cook Time20

Total Time50

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Caesar chicken salad, Chicken Salad, Green goddess, Salads, Summer salads

Servings:

Author: Olivia Adriance

Ingredients

Bacon:

8 slices bacon

Chicken:

2 large chicken breasts
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ teaspoon pepper

For the Salad:

Green Goddess Ranch Dressing
3 cups romaine, chopped
3 cups butter lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
Crushed tortilla chips, such as Siete Foods

Instructions

Cook the bacon:

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Add the bacon to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until done or to your liking, checking often in the final minutes to ensure it doesn’t burn.

Prep and cook the chicken:

Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil to the chicken breasts and generously season on both sides with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken and cook, undisturbed, for 4 minutes on each side.
Transfer to the oven and roast for another 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.

Make the dressing:

Add all of the dressing ingredients (almond milk, hemp seeds, chives, dairy-free sour cream, dill, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper) to a small blender or food processor and blend until creamy.

Assemble the salad:

To a large serving bowl, add the chopped romaine and butter lettuce, crispy bacon, cooked chicken, sliced tomatoes, hemp seeds, and crushed tortilla chips along with the green goddess dressing. Toss gently to combine. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

This salad is best eaten immediately, but you can prepare everything and store it away until ready to serve. The bacon and chicken can be cooked in advance, and the green goddess dressing will last in the fridge for up to three days.

If you like this recipe, be sure to try my Chicken Bacon Green Goddess Wraps as well!

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