High Protein Lunch: Rotisserie Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe

Grab a rotisserie chicken, pile it onto a Cobb salad with bacon, egg, and avocado, and you've got a high protein lunch that'll carry you through the afternoon.

Cook 20 min Difficulty EASY 420 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • rotisserie chicken (skin removed, shredded) 4 cups
  • romaine lettuce (chopped) 6 cups
  • hard-boiled eggs (sliced) 4 pieces
  • avocado (diced) 2 pieces
  • cherry tomatoes (halved) 1 cup
  • cooked bacon (crumbled) 6 slices
  • blue cheese (crumbled) 0.5 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • olive oil 0.25 cup
  • red wine vinegar 2 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • salt 0.5 tsp
  • black pepper 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 12 g 11%
Protein 34 g 32%
Fat 26 g 57%
Serving size 350g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Arrange the chopped romaine lettuce evenly on a large serving platter or in a big salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Layer the shredded rotisserie chicken in rows or scattered over the lettuce for even distribution.

  3. 3

    Add sliced hard-boiled eggs, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and blue cheese on top, placing each ingredient in distinct sections or stripes for classic Cobb salad presentation.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is fully emulsified.

  5. 5

    Just before serving, drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad, then toss gently or leave composed; serve immediately for best texture and freshness.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this Rotisserie Chicken Cobb Salad recipe?
The centerpiece of this Cobb salad is the shredded rotisserie chicken, which provides both high protein content and savory flavor. Combined with classic Cobb ingredients like bacon, egg, and avocado, the chicken makes this salad a complete and satisfying meal.
Q. Which cooking step is most important to preserve the salad’s texture and freshness?
Drizzling the freshly whisked dressing over the salad just before serving is crucial. This ensures the lettuce and toppings remain crisp, and the flavors are bright rather than soggy or diluted.
Q. How do I avoid overcooking or under-prepping any of the ingredients?
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and ensure your eggs are just hard-boiled—about 10 minutes in simmering water. Assemble ingredients right before serving, and slice the avocado last to prevent browning. These steps help maintain the desired textures and vibrant colors.
Q. How nutritious is this Cobb salad per serving?
Each serving (approximately 350g) provides 420 kcal, 34g protein, 12g carbohydrate, and 26g fat. Protein supplies about 32% of the calories, emphasizing this salad's high-protein profile; carbohydrates are just 11% and fat composes about 57%.
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