Layered jar salad with crispy chicken, bacon, blue cheese, eggs, and fresh vegetables. Convenient, portable lunch in a jar.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crispy Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Olive oil spray
→ Salad
10 - 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
13 - 2 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and quartered
14 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
15 - 1 avocado, diced
16 - 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
17 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Dressing
18 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
19 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
20 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
21 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
22 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
23 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
24 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Place chicken pieces in buttermilk and marinate for at least 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Remove chicken from buttermilk, coat thoroughly in breadcrumb mixture, and arrange on prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray with olive oil.
03 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Allow to cool slightly before assembly.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh chives, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
05 - In four large 16-ounce mason jars, layer ingredients in this order: 2 tablespoons dressing, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bacon, blue cheese, hard-boiled egg quarters, crispy chicken bites, and romaine lettuce. Add avocado immediately before serving to prevent oxidation.
06 - Seal jars tightly and refrigerate until ready to consume. When serving, shake jar vigorously or transfer contents to a bowl and toss to combine all components.
