Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad for an Easy Dinner Bowl
This paleo grilled chicken Cobb salad is loaded with smoky chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and a dairy-free herb dressing. A protein-rich, whole-food meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
6 strips sugar-free bacon
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing:
¼ cup avocado oil mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp chopped parsley or dill
Salt to taste
Water to thin, if needed
Instructions
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Marinate chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit 15 minutes.
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Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked. Rest, then slice.
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Cook bacon until crisp, chop into pieces.
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Boil eggs 10 minutes, cool, peel, and slice.
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Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
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Assemble romaine, chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and onion.
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Drizzle with dressing or serve on the side.
Notes
Use paleo-friendly bacon and mayo.
Customize with seasonal veggies or different herbs.
Store components separately for meal prep.