Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts, butterflied if very thick
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Dressing:
- ½ cup avocado oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 ½ tsp honey (or sugar-free maple syrup if low-carb/keto)
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Salad:
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and allow it to cool, then slice into strips.
- Prepare the Dressing: While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the avocado oil, red wine vinegar, honey (or sugar-free maple syrup), garlic powder, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or mason jar. Set aside.
- Assemble the Salad: Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among serving plates. Top each salad with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and chopped cooked bacon.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle the prepared dressing over each salad. Optionally, garnish with chopped chives or parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Butterflying thick chicken breasts ensures even cooking.
- Use sugar-free maple syrup in the dressing for a low-carb or keto-friendly option.
- Hard-boil the eggs ahead of time for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of garlic powder and onion powder to taste.
- Grilling the chicken adds a smoky flavor, but a skillet is a good alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
