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January 2, 2021

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.

above view of BLT chicken salad in a bowl on a wooden cutting board

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.

bowl of keto chicken salad being mixed together

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!
ingredients for a healthy whole30 chicken salad

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.

step by step pictures for mixing together this BLT chicken salad

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!

bowl of BLT chicken salad with a hand on the side

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!

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BLT Chicken Salad

★★★★★ 4.9 from 18 reviews
  • Author: Madeline
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Poach and Mix
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

This keto chicken salad is a quick and easy Whole30 lunch option!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 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

  1. 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
  2. Place pot on the stove uncovered and bring water to a boil
  3. Reduce the water to a simmer and cover with a lid
  4. Simmer the chicken for 14 minutes then remove from heat
  5. While the chicken cookes prepare the bacon on the stovetop – fry at medium-low heat until crispy
  6. Place cooked bacon on a towel to drain some grease and then chop into bite sized pieces
  7. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, green onion, and black pepper
  8. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the water and shredd on a plate or cutting board with 2 forks
  9. In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, mayo, green onion and pepper mixture, quartered cherry tomatoes and chopped bacon
  10. Mix all ingredients until evenly combined
  11. 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.

Keywords: whole30, chicken salad, lunch

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, Low Carb, Lunch, Recipes, Whole30

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  1. Miranda says

    January 8, 2020 at 5:21 pm

    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!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      January 8, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      YAY! I am SO glad to hear that

      Reply
  2. Darra Brown says

    January 12, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    Just made this for my husband to eat for lunch for the week. He took a taste and said it is amazing! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      January 12, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      Thank you for sharing!!! I’m so glad he enjoyed it! Huge win!

      Reply
  3. Chelsea says

    January 20, 2020 at 12:06 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      August 23, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      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.

      Reply
  4. Carolyne says

    March 27, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    This recipe is amazing!! Made it once a week throughout my whole 30 and after!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      March 28, 2020 at 11:39 am

      Yes!! That makes me so happy!

      Reply
  5. Keli says

    April 3, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      April 4, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      YUM! I need to try on a croissant

      Reply
  6. Deana says

    April 15, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    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!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      April 16, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      Amazing!! SO glad you enjoyed. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  7. Samantha Belanger says

    April 18, 2020 at 9:55 pm

    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!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      April 19, 2020 at 9:55 am

      Ah I love that! so smart I need to try!

      Reply
  8. Chrissy says

    April 20, 2020 at 9:49 pm

    Delish and so easy to make! Everyone loved it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      April 21, 2020 at 10:42 am

      YAY! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  9. Stacey says

    April 21, 2020 at 10:10 am

    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!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      April 21, 2020 at 10:34 am

      Oh YUM love the additions you made! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Celeste siegmund says

        May 17, 2020 at 1:26 pm

        Is there anywhere on this page to leave comments for ourselves? So I can remember what changes I might have made.

        Reply
        • Madeline says

          May 18, 2020 at 8:43 am

          You could leave a public comment and review it later! But probably easier to print it and make a note for yourself.

          Reply
  10. Celeste siegmund says

    May 17, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    Delicious!

    ★★★★

    Reply
  11. Connie V. says

    June 12, 2020 at 8:09 pm

    Delish! Served it over arugula. Cooked the chicken breasts using sous vide to maintain moisture and texture. Will e making often this summer. Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      June 15, 2020 at 10:20 am

      Yum!! sounds so good!

      Reply
  12. Alden Gregory says

    July 28, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    YUM!! Having this for lunch today over mixed greens with some almond slivers on top – so flavorful and fresh! An amazing Whole30 lunch

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      July 28, 2020 at 3:37 pm

      Sounds wonderful!!! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  13. Shawnna says

    July 31, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    Can you use a can of chicken salad already made?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      July 31, 2020 at 12:16 pm

      Hi! You can definitely use canned chicken! I wouldn’t use a premade chicken salad.

      Reply
  14. Apryl Wilson says

    July 31, 2020 at 10:24 pm

    Could you share the spicy mayo recipe??

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      August 2, 2020 at 10:59 am

      Yep! Here you go ☺️ https://madaboutfood.co/homemade-spicy-mayo/

      Reply
  15. JESSIE J says

    August 2, 2020 at 11:08 am

    Delicious, easy and a perfect meal prep for lunch! *chef’s kiss*

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      August 2, 2020 at 11:13 am

      Ah thank you for sharing!! Such a good meal prep option ☺️

      Reply
  16. Jacki says

    August 14, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      August 17, 2020 at 11:58 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Jacki says

        August 18, 2020 at 3:41 pm

        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!

        Reply
  17. Kelli Moeller says

    August 31, 2020 at 12:07 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      August 31, 2020 at 12:09 pm

      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.

      Reply
  18. andrea Bassett says

    October 20, 2020 at 11:04 am

    How can I reduce the sodium content in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      October 20, 2020 at 11:07 am

      hi you could use turkey bacon and replace mayo with greek yogurt, but the taste will not be the same.

      Reply
  19. Emma says

    November 1, 2020 at 6:11 pm

    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.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      November 2, 2020 at 10:35 am

      amazing!! Thank yoU!!

      Reply
  20. Maddy K says

    January 2, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    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!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      January 4, 2021 at 4:06 pm

      that is awesome!! I just had it for lunch today 🙂

      Reply
  21. Sarah says

    January 3, 2021 at 11:34 pm

    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!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      January 4, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      wonderful!! thank you!!!

      Reply
  22. Marcella says

    January 18, 2021 at 10:47 am

    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!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      January 18, 2021 at 12:38 pm

      aw thank you so much!!

      Reply
  23. Monica says

    January 18, 2021 at 10:53 am

    So simple and delicious! I’ll definitely make this again soon! Thank you for sharing.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      January 18, 2021 at 12:36 pm

      wonderful!! thank you so much!

      Reply
  24. KK says

    January 24, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    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 😂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      January 25, 2021 at 10:57 am

      I am in full support of the year of the chicken salad!!!

      Reply
  25. Sara says

    January 24, 2021 at 3:52 pm

    Such a quick and easy/delicious recipes. I made this as part of my meal prepped recipes for lunches this week.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      January 25, 2021 at 10:56 am

      amazing! thank you!!

      Reply
  26. Dave says

    February 17, 2021 at 12:31 pm

    Hi there, great recipe!! Have you doubled this recipe before? Does it turn out the same?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      February 17, 2021 at 8:47 pm

      yes I have works great!

      Reply

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