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Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad

July 31, 2014 by funnyloveblog Leave a Comment

You’ve got to work with me here.  IMG_2666

This is not some kind of green thing with healthy grilled chicken and a little bacon and ranch.  

Nope.  NOPE.  This is creamy, decadent, SEXY chicken salad that happens to taste like homemade ranch dressing with bacon pieces mixed in.  


Oh sh*t yeah, we did it.  IMG_2659

This was actually Jay’s idea – sometimes he does this thing where he says words and then I make them into food.   It works great, and this is a serious winner.  The ranch dressing is super similar to the spread I made for the monster sub I shared a few months ago, and would be delicious just as a dip for veggies.  Homemade ranch is great!  The packet is delicious too, though, so don’t feel bad if you’re a packet ranch person.  I feel you.  This salad is great over greens, or with crackers, or on a sandwich, or just straight out of the bowl with a spoon.  It’s GOOD.  

You need chicken breast, bacon, mayo, sour cream, white vinegar (the secret to homemade ranch), parsley, dill, a scallion, onion powder, and garlic powder.  Simple stuff!  I’m showing the chicken seared in a skillet, but you could grill it or cook it any way you like.  This is a GREAT use up for leftover chicken!  IMG_2634

First, let’s get the bacon started.  Basically, we’re going to cook the bacon, then the chicken in the same skillet because BACON GREASE, and make the dressing during that time.  So, stick the bacon in a skillet, turn it to medium-high, and let it get cooking!  IMG_2635

When the bacon is crispy, remove it to paper towels to cool.  IMG_2644

Then, to the bacon drippings, add the chicken and sprinkle it with pepper – no salt needed since the bacon is so salty.  IMG_2646

Cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side, depending on how thick the pieces are, until it’s totally cooked through.  Then, remove it to a plate to cool like the bacon.  IMG_2648

Now, while all this is happening you can be working on the dressing.  First, slice the scallion and chop the herbs.  This was a massive scallion, so I only used half of it, but 1 regular one would be fine.  IMG_2640

Then, add the mayo and sour cream to a bowl….IMG_2636

…along with the rest of the seasonings.  IMG_2637

Dump in the chopped herbs, too.  IMG_2643

Then, stir everything together!  Ranch.  IMG_2645

Now, once the dressing is made and the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut it into cubes, and chop up the bacon.  IMG_2650

Then add THEM to that dressing!IMG_2651

Stir everything together, and taste.  Add some salt and pepper if you’d like – I didn’t need either.  IMG_2652

I serve this with pita crackers for snacking, but you can do a ton of stuff with this salad, like I said.  I mixed it with some lettuce and topped it with some chopped avocado for lunch one day, and MAN OH MAN.  It was super delicious.  IMG_2657

Make this your new favorite summer food – I promise it won’t let you down.  IMG_2661

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Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad
2014-07-31 07:37:24
Serves 4
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  2. 4 slices bacon
  3. 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  4. 1/4 cup sour cream
  5. 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  6. 1 teaspoon onion powder
  7. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  8. 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  9. 1 scallion, thinly sliced
  10. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  11. salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Add the bacon to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon until crispy, for about 7 minutes, then move to paper towels to drain and cool.
  2. In the same skillet, add the chicken and sprinkle with pepper - no salt needed since the bacon drippings are so salty. Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until brown and cooked through, then remove to a plate to cool.
  3. Meanwhile, make the dressing. Combine all remaining ingredients in a bowl and stir: taste, and season additionally if you'd like.
  4. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, dice it and chop the bacon. Combine with the dressing, and serve with crackers, on sandwiches, or over salads.
  5. Enjoy!
Notes
  1. Cook the chicken any way you like! This is a great useup for leftover chicken, too.
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