Paleo Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad (Print)
Seasoned grilled chicken meets classic Cobb ingredients in this vibrant, wholesome salad.
# What You Need:
→ Meat
01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
→ Salad
07 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, spinach)
08 - 1 large avocado, diced
09 - 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
10 - 6 slices uncured bacon, cooked and crumbled (sugar-free, nitrate-free)
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1/2 cucumber, sliced
→ Dressing
14 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
15 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
16 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard (Paleo compliant)
17 - 1 clove garlic, minced
18 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
02 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - While chicken grills, cook bacon until crispy, hard-boil eggs, and dice avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber.
04 - Spread mixed greens evenly across a large serving platter or shallow bowl.
05 - Arrange avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, crumbled bacon, hard-boiled egg quarters, and sliced grilled chicken in rows over the greens.
06 - Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and salt and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
07 - Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine or serve dressing on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of warm grilled chicken and cool crisp vegetables creates such satisfying textures in every bite
- You can prep everything ahead and assemble in minutes for effortless weekday lunches
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- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all the juices inside instead of running out on your cutting board
- Arranging the toppings in rows instead of tossing everything together makes each bite more intentional and satisfying
03 -
- Marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before grilling for even more flavor
- Invest in a good vegetable chopper to make prep work go twice as fast