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July 20, 2020

Chicken Cobb Salad

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My Chicken Cobb Salad recipe is a delicious summertime salad that's packed with protein and full of flavor. via @jugglingactmamaMy Chicken Cobb Salad recipe is a delicious summertime salad that's packed with protein and full of flavor. via @jugglingactmamaMy Chicken Cobb Salad recipe is a delicious summertime salad that's packed with protein and full of flavor. via @jugglingactmama

Loaded with protein, this Chicken cobb salad is an American classic! With grilled chicken, ripe avocado, thick-cut bacon, juicy tomatoes, diced red onions, blue cheese, and hard-boiled eggs, it is a hearty and filling main dish salad.

Close up of a chicken cobb salad with avocado, bacon, tomato, red onion, blue cheese and eggs.

Chicken Cobb Salad is one of my favorite summer salad recipes because it’s a hearty meal without having to heat up the kitchen. You read that right.

This version is made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs and bacon, and both can be made easily on the grill or you can make a big batch of both on a cooler afternoon and refrigerate for later. I actually love cooking in batches because once I have things cooked, I can easily plan my meals for the week and reheat as needed.

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Cobb Salad Recipe Shopping List

  • Soy sauce
  • Fresh garlic
  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Bacon
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • Avocado
  • Red onion
  • Eggs
  • Blue cheese

From the pantry: salt and pepper, olive oil

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Close up of a chicken cobb salad with avocado, bacon, tomato, red onion, blue cheese and eggs.

FAQ about Cobb Salad

Why is it called Cobb salad?

It’s named after the man who first invented it – Robert Howard Cobb. He first served it in his restaurant the Hollywood Brown Derby back in the 1930s.

Are Cobb salads healthy?

Mostly. Cobb salads are packed with healthy protein, and fats (from avocado and olive oil), but the bacon and blue cheese aren’t as healthy so if you’re looking to lighten things up, add those sparingly.

Cobb salad is a great entree salad because it’s a complete meal – so you won’t need extras or sides.

What kind of dressing do you put on Cobb Salad?

Legend has it that the very first Cobb salad (made by the man himself) was tossed in French salad dressing. Personally, I like serving it with my Avocado Ranch Dressing.

Close up of a cobb salad with grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, tomato, red onion, blue cheese and eggs.

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  • Greek Salad with Chicken
  • BLT Chicken Salad
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Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe

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Close up of a chicken cobb salad with avocado, bacon, tomato, red onion, blue cheese and eggs.

Chicken Cobb Salad

Chicken Cobb Salad is an American classic, and the perfect hearty meal for summertime.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Cobb Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Marinading Time: 2 hours
Servings: 6
Calories: 607kcal
Author: Ang Paris

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Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Santoku Knife
  • Paring Knife

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce reduced sodium
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 head romaine lettuce roughly chopped
  • 6 tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 1 avocado halved, seeded, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 6 soft boiled eggs peeled and halved
  • 1 cup blue cheese

Instructions

  • To create the marinade for your chicken thighs, whisk together soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and garlic in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • In a gallon size freezer bag or large bowl, combine chicken and soy sauce mixture; marinate for 2 hours. The longer you marinate, the more flavor you’ll infuse into your chicken.
  • About a half an hour before your chicken is done marinating, chop your romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, red onion and eggs. Crumble your blue cheese.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Remove chicken thighs from the marinade. Brush them with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes.
  • To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large bowl; top with chicken, crumbled bacon, tomatoes, avocado, onion, blue cheese and eggs.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dressing.

Notes

I use reduced-sodium soy sauce and season with salt and pepper as I go. If you only have regular soy sauce, you’ll want to use salt sparingly or your chicken will be too salty.

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 299mg | Sodium: 1219mg | Potassium: 1121mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1925IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 2mg
Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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  1. Mercedes says

    August 4, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    5 stars
    I love this salad! I use cheddar cheese instead of blue cheese but did the rest the same. thanks!

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  2. Karen Howard says

    August 6, 2020 at 8:06 pm

    Yummy. Everything but the blue cheese, for me! But would add cheddar cubes or white mozzarella balls halved, instead. Ranch or Green Goddess Dressing w/ Garlic & Herb or Ceasar Croutons.😋

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  3. Una says

    August 20, 2020 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars
    I love this salad! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

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  4. Marnie says

    January 14, 2021 at 8:32 pm

    5 stars
    That salad look so good! I am pinning this for my meal plan next week.

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