Whole30 BLT Chicken Salad
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This BLT Chicken Salad is the perfect quick and easy Whole30 lunch. Just pack up this healthy chicken salad and enjoy on a bed of lettuce, in lettuce cups or simply on its own.
This Keto Chicken Salad recipe will be on repeat in our home in January.
Every once in a while I create a recipe that my girlfriend Amy goes absolutely crazy over. Since I first created this simple Whole30 lunch recipe she has asked me to remake it many times.
This is the kind of recipe that you will need in your arsenal in order to make it through the Whole30. You can keep this BLT Chicken Salad in the fridge and enjoy it whenever.
I always liked having a Whole30 chicken salad recipe on hand that I did not need to reheat.
What kitchen tools will I need to make this healthy Whole30 lunch?
- Saucepan for poaching the chicken
- Mixing bowls to combine the ingredients
- Forks to shred the chicken
- Wooden mixing spoon to mix it all together!
What ingredients will I need to make this Whole30 BLT Chicken Salad?
You will be amazed at how easy it is to make this healthy Whole30 recipe. Just grab these 6 simple ingredients and get to cooking!
- Boneless skinless chicken breast
- Bacon
- Green onion
- Cherry tomatoes
- Mayo – I like Primal Kitchen Mayo
- Black pepper
Can I use a rotisserie chicken to make this healthy chicken salad?
Yes! You can make it even easier to make this healthy Whole30 lunch by using a rotisserie chicken to make it.
Skip the step of poaching your chicken breasts and take the breasts from the rotisserie chicken and shred them with two forks. Then, follow the rest of the recipe instructions as listed.
Let’s make Whole30 BLT Chicken Salad!
Step 1: Poach the Chicken
First, place two chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Then, place the pot on the stove over high heat and allow the water to come to a boil.
Once the water is boiling, cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Then, allow the chicken to simmer for 14 minutes. Finally, remove the pot from the heat.
Step 2: Cook the Bacon
While the chicken is poaching, cook the bacon in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Allow the bacon to cook until crispy.
Then, place on a paper towel on a plate to drain the bacon fat. Next, chop the bacon into bite-size pieces.
Step 3: Shred the Chicken
Once the chicken has cooled slightly, remove it from the pan and place on a plate. Then, shred the chicken with two forks.
Step 3: Mix, Mix, Mix
Once the shredded chicken has cooled slightly, combine chopped green onion, mayo, and pepper in a small bow. Then, add shredded chicken to a large mixing bowl and add the cherry tomatoes, chopped bacon, and mayo mixture to the bowl.
Finally, mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl until all pieces of chicken are evenly coated.
Step 4: Enjoy!
How long will this Whole30 BLT Chicken Salad keep in the fridge?
Once prepared, this chicken salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I like to serve this on a bed of lettuce or in lettuce cups!
Can I freeze chicken salad?
Yes you can freeze this keto chicken salad, but I do not recommend it. If you freeze this chicken salad recipe, the flavor and texture will not be the same once it is thawed.
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
BLT Chicken Salad
This keto chicken salad is a quick and easy Whole30 lunch option!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 5 strips of bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a medium sized sauce pan and cover with cold water until both breasts are covered with at least 1″ of water
- Place pot on the stove uncovered and bring water to a boil
- Reduce the water to a simmer and cover with a lid
- Simmer the chicken for 14 minutes then remove from heat
- While the chicken cookes prepare the bacon on the stovetop – fry at medium-low heat until crispy
- Place cooked bacon on a towel to drain some grease and then chop into bite sized pieces
- In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, green onion, and black pepper
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the water and shredd on a plate or cutting board with 2 forks
- In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, mayo, green onion and pepper mixture, quartered cherry tomatoes and chopped bacon
- Mix all ingredients until evenly combined
- Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Notes
If you are on the Whole30 be sure to use Whole30 compliant bacon and mayo. I like this one.
Miranda says
Our family devoured this in 24 hours. The best chicken salad recipe ever! Thank you for sharing – this will be a staple in our house!
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Madeline says
YAY! I am SO glad to hear that
Darra Brown says
Just made this for my husband to eat for lunch for the week. He took a taste and said it is amazing! Thank you!
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Madeline says
Thank you for sharing!!! I’m so glad he enjoyed it! Huge win!
Chelsea says
Hi!
Do you happen to know what amount of time I should use if I want to use the Instant Pot for the chicken? Or do you just recommend the stove top?
Thanks!
Lauren says
I did 2 chicken breast with 1 cup water and manual 10 minutes. Mine were a little frozen when I started so I had to cook them a little longer.
Carolyne says
This recipe is amazing!! Made it once a week throughout my whole 30 and after!
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Madeline says
Yes!! That makes me so happy!
Sandra says
This recipe is REALLY good! 😘 This will be my second time making it.
Does this really have only 8g or proteing per serving??
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Madeline says
Good catch! I updated it. 43g per serving. Sometimes the nutrition calculator glitches so if exact measurements are important, I always recommend using your own calculator. Thank you!
Keli says
Just made this for the third time in a month because it’s THAT good! I put it on a croissant with havarti cheese and it’s just incredible!
Madeline says
YUM! I need to try on a croissant
Deana says
Just made this for the first time and immediately recommended the recipe to friends and family 🙂 I added a splash of apple cider vinegar and had to substitute parsley for green onion (because #quarantine) – still came out great. Thank you!
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Madeline says
Amazing!! SO glad you enjoyed. Thank you for sharing!
Samantha Belanger says
I’ve made this recipe a few times and it’s a huge hit with my partner and I. I made it again this week with the spicy mayo recipe you shared on Instagram recently and it was amazing!
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Madeline says
Ah I love that! so smart I need to try!
Chrissy says
Delish and so easy to make! Everyone loved it!
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Madeline says
YAY! Thanks for sharing!
Stacey says
Terrific easy recipe. Delicious wholesome ingredients in a snap to prepare. I jazzed mine up a little bit a few times with some chopped apple and sliced almonds, and once with chopped red grapes and a handful of walnuts. Excellent to put on top of a salad or my favorite, into a pita pocket. Thanks, Madeline!
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Madeline says
Oh YUM love the additions you made! Thank you for sharing!
Celeste siegmund says
Is there anywhere on this page to leave comments for ourselves? So I can remember what changes I might have made.
Madeline says
You could leave a public comment and review it later! But probably easier to print it and make a note for yourself.
Celeste siegmund says
Delicious!
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Connie V. says
Delish! Served it over arugula. Cooked the chicken breasts using sous vide to maintain moisture and texture. Will e making often this summer. Thanks!
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Madeline says
Yum!! sounds so good!
Alden Gregory says
YUM!! Having this for lunch today over mixed greens with some almond slivers on top – so flavorful and fresh! An amazing Whole30 lunch
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Madeline says
Sounds wonderful!!! Thank you for sharing!
Shawnna says
Can you use a can of chicken salad already made?
Madeline says
Hi! You can definitely use canned chicken! I wouldn’t use a premade chicken salad.
Apryl Wilson says
Could you share the spicy mayo recipe??
Madeline says
Yep! Here you go ☺️ https://madaboutfood.co/homemade-spicy-mayo/
JESSIE J says
Delicious, easy and a perfect meal prep for lunch! *chef’s kiss*
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Madeline says
Ah thank you for sharing!! Such a good meal prep option ☺️
Jacki says
Have you ever frozen this for later, and thawed, to know how it might turn out? I’ve got a trip coming up, and trying to do as much prep ahead of time as possible. Thanks!
Madeline says
I personally haven’t and I worry that it might defrost weird, BUT you could shredd the chicken and freeze that ahead of time and throw the full dish together quickly.
Jacki says
That’s a good idea! I was concerned it might defrost weird, too, that’s why I asked. But just freezing the shredded chicken would work great! Thanks!
Kelli Moeller says
What is each serving size when you look at the nutritian table? I see it makes 4 servings, but what is each serving size. Also is the nutritian table amounts for the whole recipe or per serving?
Madeline says
Nutrition is per serving. I don’t know the exact size I just split the whole batch into 4 when I make it 🙂 But sometimes I’m hungry enough to eat more than one serving.
andrea Bassett says
How can I reduce the sodium content in this recipe?
Madeline says
hi you could use turkey bacon and replace mayo with greek yogurt, but the taste will not be the same.
Emma says
One of the best chicken salads I have ever had!! I added chopped celery to mine for a little extra crunch – SO good. I’m a college student and love that this is so simple. When I’m not cutting out carbs, I love making a wrap out of this and adding spinach and avocado.
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Madeline says
amazing!! Thank yoU!!
Maddy K says
I love making this chicken salad to use on top of greens for lunches at work. I’ve made this recipe 3 or 4 times now and every time I do I find myself so excited for lunchtime to roll around. It’s seriously SO good!
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Madeline says
that is awesome!! I just had it for lunch today 🙂
Sarah says
This recipe is on my monthly lunch rotation. It’s so yummy! I usually put it on some toasted bread or use it with some greens for a salad. Super easy, quick, and yummy!
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Madeline says
wonderful!! thank you!!!
Marcella says
This is by far the best and easiest chicken salad I’ve made! So incredibly yummy. My husband asks me to make this all the time, and my mom who doesn’t like mayonnaise will devour this too!
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Madeline says
aw thank you so much!!
Monica says
So simple and delicious! I’ll definitely make this again soon! Thank you for sharing.
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Madeline says
wonderful!! thank you so much!
KK says
SO good! I’ve tried a few of your chicken salad recipes and each one is better than the next. 2021 will be the year of the chicken salad 😂
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Madeline says
I am in full support of the year of the chicken salad!!!
Sara says
Such a quick and easy/delicious recipes. I made this as part of my meal prepped recipes for lunches this week.
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Madeline says
amazing! thank you!!
Dave says
Hi there, great recipe!! Have you doubled this recipe before? Does it turn out the same?
Madeline says
yes I have works great!
Annette says
Such a simple, delicious lunch idea!! I made this three weeks in a row because I couldn’t get enough. It’s inspired me to be more creative when it comes to my chicken salads now 🙂
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Madeline says
amazing! thank you!!!
Amanda says
Has anyone tried Greek yogurt in place of mayo?
Madeline says
yes I have! I prefer mayo, but yogurt works! you might need to add a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle more of salt
Meghan says
Easy and simple! We will definitely make this again.
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Flo says
Currently eating this chicken salad as my desk lunch and it is SO good, it’s an amazing option for lunch meal prep for the work week. I will definitely make this again!!!
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Madeline says
Thats so great to hear!! Thank you!!
Shabibi says
This is my favourite chicken salad recipe.
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Madeline says
yay!! thank you!!
Stephanie says
Outstanding chicken salad recipe! I diced the chicken breast rather than shredding. I prefer it for chicken salad. I also have diced avacado sprinkled with Fruit Fresh to prevent browning. Lettuce cups are nice, and pepper “boats” make a delicious and sturdy bowl for another serving option. Honestly, this delicious chicken salad would never live to see it’s 4th day – we can’t resist gobbling it up!
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maryjane says
Thanks for the review!
Kristen says
This chicken salad recipe hits the spot. I put it on lettuce or sourdough and ate it for lunches all week. My husband I were fighting over the last bite. This will be in our regular rotation.
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Madeline says
wonderfuL! thank you!
Dawn says
Added some celery, grapes, and some celery seed. Very yummy
Madeline says
nice!
Stephanie s says
Tried this tonight. It is so good and easy to make. This is a great recipe!
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Madeline says
Thanks Stephanie! Love to hear it.
Marla says
I don’t know what happened but I was very disappointed. I cooked the chicken per instructions but it was rubbery and disgusting. I didn’t bother to move forward making the recipe because there is no way I can eat that chicken. Will try it again with a rotisserie chicken.
Madeline says
Hi Marla, so sorry to hear that. Perhaps your chicken cooked very quickly and it overcooked.
Beth says
This is my fav lunch meal prep! My husband and I will make it on Sunday or Monday and have it for lunch for a couple days of the week. Can eat it by itself or sometimes on a sandwich and both are amazing!
Madeline says
Thanks Beth! Love that you use it for meal prep!
Kate Drown says
Just made this recipe for lunch today and my only complaint is how hard it is to *stop* eating it! So ridiculously easy to make, especially with rotisserie chicken, and the flavor is well-balanced. This will definitely be a lunch staple. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
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Madeline says
Thanks so much Kate!
Galya says
Wonderful
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Madeline says
thank you!
Ioana says
Can you use yogurt instead of Mayo ?
Madeline says
yes! slightly different flavor, but if you don’t like mayo you can use greek yogurt!
Liz says
This is a tasty one!! Thanks for this delicious recipe!
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Madeline says
ah thank you so much!! so glad you tried it!
Ashley says
Super easy and delicious!
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Madeline says
Thanks Ashley!
Dianne says
Where’s the L for the BLT salad?
Madeline says
put it on some lettuce 🙂 !!
Jackie Saunders says
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! This will be a regular staple at our house! ❤
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Madeline says
yay love to hear it! thanks Jackie!
Tina Frazier says
Do you have to use the onion? I
Don’t like onions so can I substitute something else?
Madeline says
nope! you can use fresh herbs like fresh parsley or chives (onion-y) or leave it out completely
Katy says
Every time I make this I love it even more. Thank you for this easy and delicious summer recipe!
LeaAnn Swinney says
Just made this with homemade mayonnaise for a light dinner and it is delicious! Definitely will make over and over again !
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Madeline says
amazing!! thank you!
Judy says
Very yummy 😋
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Madeline says
thank you Judy!
C K says
Love this recipe. Wouldnt change a thing!
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Madeline says
awesome love to hear it! thanks!
Marsha says
Yummy
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Madeline says
thanks Marsha!
Nancy says
This is a new favorite at my house! Great on bread, stuffed in romaine lettuce leaves, on a bed of shredded lettuce, or even just as a single scoop! Very Yummy! Low carb and tasty as well. I made a big batch using an entire bag of frozen chicken tenderloins. Keeps well and provides multiple meals/lunches during the week!
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Madeline says
thanks so much Nancy! love all the different ways you’re eating it 🙂
Colleen says
I found this recipe (and Mad About Food) years ago when trying out Whole30, but I keep coming back to this chicken salad even while I’m not doing Whole30 or Keto.
It’s so easy to prep for lunches for the week, and so flavorful!
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Madeline says
Thanks, Colleen!
Brenda says
Easy and delicious. I actually used a rotisserie chicken. Best thing I’ve made lately
Madeline says
Yay! Glad to hear, Brenda!