Ingredients
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Herb Ranch Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise (we like avocado oil based)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
- 1/4–1/2 cup buttermilk (or kefir)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp dried or 2 tbsp fresh chopped dill
- 1 tbsp dried or 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
For salad:
- Perfect Pan-Seared Chicken
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 4 hard cooked eggs
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes
- 1 cup diced red onion or sliced green onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
Instructions
- To prepare dressing, Combine all in a blender. Blend well, taste for seasoning and serve.
- To prepare chicken, remove chicken from fridge at least 5 minutes prior to cooking.
- Heat oil in a large cast-iron (preferred) or saute pan to medium high.
- Pat chicken dry and season well with kosher salt, garlic powder and herbs.
- Make sure pan is HOT before adding chicken. Place chicken in pan (careful to avoid splattering).
- Sear for 2-3 minutes, until golden. DO NOT touch until three minutes is up (if chicken isn’t golden after two minutes, your heat wasn’t high enough!)
- Flip chicken, reduce heat to medium. If chicken is thick, cover with a lid or finish in the oven (400F).
- Cook for 4-6 minutes in pan or bake 10-12 minutes until center of chicken reaches internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove from heat and let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- To prepare salad, divide lettuce between four bowls. Top with tomatoes, onions, cubed chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped egg, avocado and a drizzle of dressing- or serve family style with ingredients laid out for your family to enjoy as desired.