BLT Balsamic Chicken Avocado Salad
This BLT Balsamic Chicken Avocado Salad delivers 13g protein and 425 calories per serving — insufficient protein for a standalone meal prep unless paired with additional sources. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, working better as a lighter lunch component.
Ingredients
- •Vinegar, Balsamic(80g)
- •Olive oil(60g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •2 tablespoons water (or more oil if you wish)
- •Italian seasoning(10g)
- •Garlic(10g)
- •Honey(5g)
- •1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to your tastes)
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Bacon(142g)
- •Lettuce, Romaine(1920g)
- •Tomato
- •Yellow Onion
- •Avocado
- •Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(60g)
- •Italian seasoning
- •1 pinch salt (to taste)
- •1 pinch pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1Whisk balsamic dressing / marinade ingredients together until well combined. Pour 2-3 tablespoons into a shallow bowl. Add the chicken thighs and coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper; set aside for 10 minutes while the frying bacon.
- 2Fry bacon until crisp in a skillet over medium-high heat. Wipe pan over with paper towel.
- 3Cook chicken fillets until crisp and cooked through (about 7 minutes each side).
- 4Arrange all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Top with the bacon, chicken, avocado and sprinkle with feta, extra Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to your tastes. Drizzle with the remaining dressing, and serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
425
calories
13g
protein
33g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 23g
- Saturated fat
- 8.7g
- Sodium
- 482 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 10.6g
4 servings per batch · ~572g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does BLT Balsamic Chicken Avocado Salad have per serving?
Each serving delivers only 13g of protein and 425 calories, with 33g fat and 23g carbs. This is a lower-protein option better suited as a side salad or light lunch rather than a standalone protein-focused meal.
How long does BLT Balsamic Chicken Avocado Salad take to prep?
This is marked as quick prep and yields 4 servings, making it an efficient option for meal prepping lighter lunch options throughout the week. Stovetop preparation keeps active cooking time minimal.
Is BLT Balsamic Chicken Avocado Salad good for fat loss?
At 425 calories with high fat content (33g) relative to protein (13g), this salad works better as an occasional lunch or side dish during fat loss phases rather than a primary meal. You'd need to pair it with additional protein to hit daily targets efficiently.
