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Chicken and Avocado Chopped Salad

by Lynne Webb on May 13, 2017 (Updated June 17, 2021) // 2 Comments

Recipes » Salads » Chicken and Avocado Chopped Salad

Chicken and Avocado Chopped Salad

by Lynne Webb on May 13, 2017 (Updated June 17, 2021) // 2 Comments

Crisp chicken tenders, smoky bacon, avocado, and buttermilk ranch dressing combine to turn this easy chopped salad into a hearty, one-dish dinner.
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A serving of chopped greens and diced chicken tenderloins, avocado, grape tomatoes, red onion, and bacon topped with ranch dressing.

Crispy, shallow-fried chicken tenderloins, avocado, bacon and buttermilk ranch dressing are a favorite combination of flavors and ingredients.

Here they transform a simple chopped salad into a deliciously satisfying main dish.

Chicken and Avocado Chopped Salad Recipe

Chicken and Avocado Chopped Salad

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Crisp chicken tenders, smoky bacon, avocado, and buttermilk ranch dressing combine to turn this easy chopped salad into a hearty, one-dish dinner.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time : 15 mins
Total Time : 35 mins
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Ingredients 

  • 4 strips thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 8 chicken tenderloins, about 1 lb
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces romaine lettuce, green or red, chopped
  • 1/2 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise and cubed
  • 2 ripe Hass avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into cubes

For the dressing:

  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Prepare the dressing first. In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil, mayonnaise and vinegar together until well blended. Stir in the garlic and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside to let the flavors develop.
  • Fry the bacon until crisp in a large frying pan, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and drain all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan.
  • Remove any white tendons from the chicken tenderloins and discard.
  • Whisk the egg and milk together in a pie plate or similar shallow pan and add the chicken. Turn several times to coat with the egg mixture.
  • Spread the breadcrumbs on a dinner plate or sheet of wax paper and add 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Combine thoroughly.
  • Coat each tenderloin with breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to be sure the crumbs adhere.
  • Add a small amount of vegetable oil to the pan containing the bacon fat and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and fry until golden and cooked through, 2-1/2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and set aside to cool slightly before cutting crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • To finish the salad, add the lettuce, tomatoes, onion and cucumber to a large bowl and toss.
  • Add the bacon, sliced chicken and avocado, toss gently and divide between serving plates. Spoon some dressing over each salad and pass the remainder at the table.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Avocado Chopped Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
705
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
43
g
66
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
33
g
Cholesterol
 
139
mg
46
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
11
g
12
%
Protein
 
41
g
82
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Have you tried this recipe?Did you add your own special touch? We’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment and a rating to share your thoughts with others.

Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Salads
 | 
Cuisine: American

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Comments

  1. Brian says

    June 26, 2017 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    The wife and I really liked this – will make again.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      June 27, 2017 at 5:06 pm

      Thanks for letting us know!

      Reply

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