Chick Fil A Cobb Salad

Possibly the most decadent salad ever created :-)

5 from 1 vote

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cobb

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 826kcal

1 cup EVOO
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped chives
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound chicken tenders all fat and sinew removed
3 Tbsp peanut oil or vegetable oil
3/4 pound mesclun Or whatever lettuce you like
10 oz cherry tomatoes halved lengthwise
2 avocados peeled, pitted, and diced
4 hard-boiled eggs peeled and chopped
8 lardons/rashers/strips of crispy American bacon cooked and chopped
1/3 pound crumbled blue cheese Don't like blue cheese - no problem, substitute cubbed cheddar or mozzarella

Combine the oil, vinegar, and chives in a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and vigorously shake to blend. Set aside.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until it becomes very hot. Cook the chicken in the hot oil for 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until it browns and cooks through. Place the cooked chicken on a platter, removing it from the pan.
Place 4 equal portion of lettuce into 4 dinner plates or large shallow bowls. Slice the chicken crosswise into slices and arrange the chicken down the center of the greens. Place a line of cherry tomatoes on one side of the chicken and a line of avocado on the other side. Place a line of chopped egg next to the tomatoes and a line of chopped bacon next to the avocado. Sprinkle the cheese over all of it.
Serve with the dressing passed on the side or drizzle a moderate amount over the top as you serve, asking diners to toss their salads immediately. Depending on your guests, you might want to rephrase that.