Chicken Bite Recipes

Chicken Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad

40 Mins
6 Servings
Crispy chicken bites, creamy avocado, smoky bacon, and fresh crunchy lettuce

Ingredients

1/2 Bag Nature Raised Farms Lightly Breaded Chicken Bites, 22 oz (Frozen, Fully Cooked)

8 Cups Romaine Lettuce, Chopped

1/2 Cup Red Onion, Thin Sliced

1⅓ Cup Cherry Tomatos, Halved

1 Cup Blue Cheese Crumbles

1⅓ Cup Cooked Bacon, Chopped

2 Cups Yogurt Ranch Dressing (Recipe Follows)

Yogurt Dill Ranch Dip

1½ Cups Plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2% for best texture)

1/2 Cup Mayonaise

2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill, finely chopped

2 Tablespoons Fresh Chives, finely chopped

1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, finely chopped

1 teaspoon Lemon Zest

1 Tablespoon Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

1 teaspoon Onion Powder

1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt, plus more to taste

1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Crispy chicken bites, creamy avocado, smoky bacon, and fresh crunchy lettuce come together in this hearty, flavor packed salad that makes an easy, satisfying meal.

Directions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 360°F. Place the chicken bites in the basket in a single layer and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway through, until heated through and crispy.
  2. Cook the bacon according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly, then chop into bite-sized pieces
  3. Wash, dry, and chop the romaine lettuce. Place in a large serving bowl or platter.
  4. Thinly slice the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and gather the blue cheese crumbles and chopped bacon.
  5. Arrange the chicken bites, red onion, tomatoes, blue cheese, and bacon over the romaine lettuce.
  6. Drizzle with Yogurt Ranch Dressing just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side.

Yogurt Dill Ranch Dip
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and mayonnaise until smooth.
  2. Add the dill, chives, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until fully combined.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.