Blackened Chicken Cobb Salad
This blackened chicken cobb salad is one of those meals that feels both hearty and fresh, making it perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend lunches. Juicy chicken cooked over medium-high heat brings much flavor, while crisp romaine lettuce, baby spinach, and classic cobb toppings keep every bite exciting. It’s a family-friendly chicken salad that works just as well for dinner as it does for meal prep. Serve it with your favorite vinaigrette, or let everyone dress their own bowl based on personal preference.
Ranch, blue cheese dressing, or a simple olive oil and vinegar combo all work well.
Use a meat thermometer and look for an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part.
Yes, it’s great for meal prep—just store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
Yes, blackened chicken tastes great on the grill; just keep an eye on cooking time.
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Feta or cheddar work well with this recipe
Ingredient Notes
- Romaine Lettuce: Crisp chopped romaine forms the sturdy base of this salad and holds up well to warm toppings.
- Spring Mix Lettuce: A mix of tender greens adds color and a softer texture alongside the romaine lettuce.
- Thin Chicken Breasts: Thin cuts cook evenly in a large skillet, making it easier to manage the thickness of the chicken breast.
- Bacon: Crispy bacon adds salty crunch and classic cobb flavor.
- Red Onion: Red onion brings a sharp bite that balances the richer ingredients.
- English Cucumber: Cool, crisp cucumber adds freshness and contrast to the warm chicken.
- Tomato: Juicy tomatoes brighten the salad and pair well with the creamy elements.
- Blue Cheese Crumbles: Tangy blue cheese crumbles give the salad its signature cobb taste.
- Avocado: Creamy avocado adds richness and rounds out the fresh veggies.
- Blackened Seasoning: This seasoning creates a bold crust on the chicken with much flavor.
- Black Pepper: A finishing touch that enhances all the other ingredients.
- Hard-Boiled Eggs: Classic hard-boiled eggs add protein and make the salad more filling.
- Olive Oil: A little olive oil keeps the chicken from sticking and helps develop a flavorful sear.
- Clove of Garlic: A small clove of garlic can be added to the pan for extra aroma while cooking the chicken.
How to Make Blackened Chicken Cobb Salad
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it and set it aside. Season chicken breast with blackened seasoning and cook as desired. Once chicken is fully cooked let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce and spring mix lettuce, place it in a large salad bowl.
- Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Dice the avocado flesh into small pieces and
add them to the salad bowl. Add the crumbled blue cheese, sliced hard-boiled eggs, cucumbers, tomatoes, crumbled bacon, sliced onions, and black pepper to the salad bowl. - Add the sliced seasoned chicken to the salad bowl.
- Drizzle your favorite salad dressing over the salad and toss again to coat evenly.
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Blackened Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Spring Mix Lettuce
- 3 Thin Chicken Breast
- 4-5 slices Bacon cooked and crumblered
- 1 small Red Onion thinly sliced
- 1 large English cucumber
- Tomato cut into quarters
- 1 cup Blue Cheese crumbles
- 1 large Avocado sliced or cubed
- 1 tablespoon Blackened seasoning
- 2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it and set it aside. Season chicken breast with blackened seasoning and cook as desired. Once chicken is fully cooked let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce and spring mix lettuce, place it in a large salad bowl.
- Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Dice the avocado flesh into small pieces and add them to the salad bowl. Add the crumbled blue cheese, sliced hard-boiled eggs, cucumbers, tomatoes, crumbled bacon, sliced onions, and black pepper to the salad bowl.
- Add the sliced seasoned chicken to the salad bowl.
- Drizzle your favorite salad dressing over the salad and toss again to coat evenly.
Nutrition
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