Best Chicken Blt Recipes

BLT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Place salad greens in a large bowl. Sprinkle with tomatoes, chicken and bacon; garnish with eggs. Drizzle with dressing.

GRILLED CHICKEN BLT WRAPS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Cook chicken and corn on the preheated grill until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear and corn is tender, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken breasts should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from heat and allow to cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Cut corn kernels from the cobs. Slice chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Combine chicken, corn, lettuce, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, and onion in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add ranch dressing and mix well.
• To assemble, place 2/3 cup of the mixture on the bottom 1/3 of a tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll tight. Continue with remaining tortillas.

GRILLED CHICKEN BLT SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat closed contact grill 5 minutes. When grill is heated, place bacon on bottom grill surface. Close grill; cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
• Meanwhile, place 1 chicken breast, boned side up, between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper. With flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin and working from center, gently pound chicken until 1/4 inch thick; remove wrap. Repeat with remaining chicken breast. Sprinkle chicken with Italian seasoning.
• Place chicken on bottom grill surface. Close grill; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until fork-tender and juices run clear.
• Spread toasted bread slices with mayonnaise. Layer lettuce, tomato, chicken and bacon between toast slices.

CHICKEN BLT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken breast pieces, noodles, spinach, Romain lettuce, tomatoes and bacon until fully combined.
• In a smaller separate bowl, combine the ranch, barbecue sauce, and a dash of salt and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
• Add the dressing to the salad.
• Sprinkle with extra pepper and add avocado as a garnish.

BEST BLT CHICKEN PANINI

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 6 to 8minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
• Spread mayonnaise on one side of the 4 slices of bread. Layer chicken slices, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and bacon, in that order, over 2 slices of bread. Place the remaining 2 bread slices on the top, mayonnaise side down.
• Heat a panini press over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Place sandwiches inside. Cook until heated through and the cheese starts to melt, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Cut panini in half and serve immediately.

ITALIAN BLT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl whisk together mustard and vinegar. Whisk in the olive oil. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped chicken, tomatoes, bacon and arugula and mix to combine. Assemble chicken salad on thick slices of Tuscan or Italian bread.

CHICKEN BLT WRAPS

Steps:

• Spread Ranch dressing on tortillas, then cover with Cheddar cheese. Top with lettuce, sliced tomato and generous helping of chicken breast. Add bacon and roll up, wrap fashion.

CHICKEN BLT WRAPS WITH AIOLI

Steps:

• In small bowl, beat aioli ingredients with wire whisk. Spread on each tortilla, leaving 2-inch border at bottom of each.
• Arrange 2 lettuce leaves on each tortilla, leaving 2-inch border at bottom. Evenly top each with chicken, tomatoes and bacon bits.
• Fold bottom edge of each tortilla up, and roll tightly. Secure, if desired, with toothpick, foil or waxed paper.

CRISPY CHICKEN BLT SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Coat chicken with coating mix as directed on package; place in single layer in shallow pan.
• Bake 20 min. or until done (165ºF). Cool 5 min.; cut into slices.
• Toss lettuce with tomatoes, bacon and dressing. Spoon onto 4 plates; top with cheese and chicken.

CHICKEN BLT SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
• Spread dressing on cut sides of buns. Layer chicken, lettuce, tomato and bacon on bottoms of buns. Top with tops of buns.

EASY CHICKEN RANCH BLT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, onions and 1/2 cup cheese in large bowl.
• Add dressing; mix lightly.
• Top with remaining cheese and bacon.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN BLT SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on box.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
• In large bowl, stir together seasoning (from Suddenly Salad™ box) and mayonnaise. Stir in drained pasta and remaining ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

BLT CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Place the chicken, wine, lemon peel, onion and 1 bay leaf in a small pot. Add about 1 quart of water or enough to cover the top of the chicken meat, bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and gently poach until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Cool the chicken until it is easy to handle, then dice or shred. Strain and reserve about 5 cups of the poaching liquid.
• Trim the leeks and halve lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch half-moons, wash in the sink or large bowl filled with cold water. Dry the leeks on a clean kitchen towel and reserve.
• Heat about 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp at the edges, 3 minutes, drain off fat. Cook's Note: If there's more than a couple of tablespoons in the pot, then add 1 bay leaf, carrots, celery, leeks, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook 12 to 15 minutes covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and tomatoes burst. Add the cooked chicken, stock and reserved poaching liquid to the soup, heat through then cool completely and cover, store for make-ahead meal.
• To reheat the soup: Place the soup in a saucepan and bring to a boil, then add the pasta and cook to al dente, stir in the fresh herb of your choice and serve. If the soup is too thick, add a little water.

GRILLED CHICKEN BLT WITH GREEN GODDESS SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Make the green goddess sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, chives, parsley, tarragon, capers, anchovy, garlic, lemon juice and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small food processor. Puree until bright green and smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Thin with water if needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Make the sandwiches: Season the chicken with salt and pepper and rub with the olive oil. Grill, flipping once, until well marked on both sides and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to a plate. Grill the buns until toasted.
• Serve the chicken on the buns with the green goddess sauce, tomatoes, bacon and lettuce.

BLT CHICKEN SALAD WITH RANCH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and chill until ready to serve.

SUMMER BLT ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until browned.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
• Save 2 T bacon drippings from saucepan.
• With a wire whisk, add balsamic vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, oil, onions, garlic, salt and pepper to drippings in saucepan and heat to boiling over medium heat.
• Remove from heat.
• Place romaine in large salad bowl.
• Add tomatoes and carrots.
• Pour hot dressing over romaine, tossing lightly until coated.
• Add chicken and toss until well mixed.
• Crumble bacon and sprinkle over salad.
• Sprinkle pecans over salad.

BARBECUE BLT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, lemon juice, pepper and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, combine the chicken, tomatoes and celery; stir in dressing. Serve over salad greens; sprinkle with bacon.

FRIED CHICKEN BLT MELT

Steps:

• For the honey mustard sauce: Mix together the mustard, honey and mayonnaise in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the fried chicken BLT melt: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Remove the poached chicken from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature.
• Lay the bacon slices on the prepared baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 20 minutes. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Add 1 1/2 inches of oil to a high-sided cast-iron skillet (making sure you are below halfway) and heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 375 degrees F. While waiting for the oil to heat, toast the buns in the still-warm oven.
• Whisk together the flour, salt, garlic powder, paprika and black pepper in a baking dish. In a separate baking dish, whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally. Dredge the chicken through the buttermilk, letting any excess drip off, then through the flour. Carefully place in the hot oil and fry until golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Cover the chicken pieces immediately with the cheese slices so they can begin to melt.
• Spread the cut sides of the buns with the honey mustard sauce. Add 2 pieces of fried chicken to each bottom bun, and top with 2 pieces of bacon, a piece of lettuce, a slice of tomato and more sauce if desired. Sandwich the buns together and enjoy.

CHICKEN BLT CLUB SALAD

Steps:

• Toss all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
• Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.

PULLED WHISKY CHICKEN BLT SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat the EVOO in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shallots, stir and cook to soften, 3 minutes. Add the ketchup, stock, mustard, Worcestershire, sugar, syrup, vinegar, whiskey and some black pepper. Stir and simmer to thicken, 20 minutes. Add the Pulled Chicken to the sauce and simmer to thicken, 20 minutes. Cool and store in the refrigerator for a make-ahead meal.
• To serve, bake the bacon at 375 degrees F until crisp on a slotted pan or metal rack set into a baking sheet, for the fat to drain. Warm the saucy chicken, adding a little stock or water to loosen if necessary. Serve the chicken on the rolls with the bacon, lettuce, onions, tomatoes and pickles.
• Place the chicken in a large stockpot. Add the peppercorns, celery, garlic, bay leaf, garlic, carrots, lemons, onions and the herb bundle tied with string. Sprinkle with salt. Cover the chicken with water and bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, a rolling simmer. Simmer 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, then cool the chicken in its stock. Strain the stock, discarding the vegetables and reserve the stock for a later use. Remove the chicken in large pieces from the skin and bones. Cut half of the meat into bite-size chunks, reserving for a later use. Thinly slice or pull the remaining meat.