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Roast Chicken Salad with Avocado and Blueberries


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  • Author: Rebekah Hubbard
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A hearty salad packed with roast chicken, bacon, and creamy chèvre. Sweet blueberries add a surprising twist!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1-2 tbsp butter (melted)
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 4 slices bacon (cooked and roughly chopped)
  • 0.5 cups (118 ml) blueberries
  • 4 oz (113 g) chévre
  • 1 large avocado (sliced thinly)
  • 1 lime (or 0.25 cups (60 ml) bottled) Juice of
  • 8-10 cups (1893-2366 ml) salad greens

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Pat chicken dry, brush with melted butter, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Place chicken in a baking dish and roast for 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Set chicken aside.
  5. To make the dressing: Blend mayonnaise, buttermilk, and blueberries until smooth.
  6. Add salad greens to a large bowl.
  7. Arrange avocado slices, bacon, blueberries, and sliced chicken on top of the salad greens.
  8. Drizzle with chévre and yogurt dressing.

Notes

  • For optimal chicken roasting, ensure even thickness of breasts. If uneven, pound to an even thickness before roasting.
  • To reduce prep time, use pre-cooked bacon. Ensure it’s roughly chopped for even distribution.
  • Store leftover salad components separately for best quality. Dress salad just before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 large bowl
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 700
  • Fat: 40
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 40
  • Cholesterol: 150