Description
Crispy chicken Cobb salad is a hearty and flavorful spin on the classic Cobb, featuring crunchy chicken tenders, crisp greens, creamy avocado, and a variety of fresh toppings. Perfect as a filling lunch or dinner, it’s satisfying, customizable, and meal-prep friendly.
Ingredients
- 4 crispy chicken tenders (homemade, baked, or store-bought)
- 6 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved or chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup ranch, blue cheese, or honey mustard dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare crispy chicken tenders according to preference—bake, fry, or use store-bought. Let cool slightly, then slice into strips.
- On a large platter or in a salad bowl, layer the romaine lettuce or mixed greens.
- Neatly arrange sliced chicken, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, avocado, blue cheese (if using), and red onion over the greens.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with dressing of choice just before serving or serve it on the side.
- Serve as a composed salad or toss gently before serving, if preferred.
Notes
Use spicy chicken tenders or add jalapeños for a kick.For a lighter version, substitute grilled chicken for crispy tenders.Replace blue cheese with feta, goat cheese, or cheddar if desired.Keep components stored separately and assemble when ready to eat.Brush avocado with lemon juice to prevent browning if prepping ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
