Chicken Bacon Salad
Chicken Bacon Salad! This recipe introduces a hearty twist to your standard salad, packed with the goodness of chicken, the crunch of bacon, and the freshness of green onion and cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 5 strips of bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Start by placing your chicken breasts in a medium-sized saucepan and covering them with cold water.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer and cover with a lid.
- Simmer the chicken for 14 minutes, then remove from heat.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare your bacon on the stovetop - fry at medium-low heat until crispy.
- Mix together mayonnaise, green onion, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Once the chicken is cooked, shred it on a plate or cutting board using two forks.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayo mixture, quartered cherry tomatoes, and chopped bacon.
- Mix all ingredients until evenly combined.
Notes
This Chicken Bacon Salad is versatile. Feel free to add more veggies or substitute the chicken with turkey if you prefer. The salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
