New Englandish Chicken Apple Bacon Salad Recipe

Name: New Englandish Chicken Apple Bacon Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large size tart apples. I like to use Fuji when available.; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill; 1/2 pound good quality bacon; 4 tablespoons good quality maple syrup; 8 ounces good quality apple cider; 2 bonless skinless chicken breasts; 1 pound bag of baby spinach leaves drained and rinsed; 1 head of romaine lettuce drained, risned, and ripped by hand into bite size pieces; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup dried blueberries; 1 cup roughly chopped previously roasted pecan pieces; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup good quality mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon reserved bacon fat; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Servings: persons

2 large size tart apples. I like to use Fuji when available.
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 pound good quality bacon
4 tablespoons good quality maple syrup
8 ounces good quality apple cider
2 bonless skinless chicken breasts
1 pound bag of baby spinach leaves drained and rinsed
1 head of romaine lettuce drained, risned, and ripped by hand into bite size pieces
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried blueberries
1 cup roughly chopped previously roasted pecan pieces
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good quality mayonnaise
1 teaspoon reserved bacon fat
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1
Line the bottom of a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2
Chop apples roughly into 1/2 inch pieces and combine them in a bowl with black pepper, 1 teaspoon dill, and thyme.
3
Place the apple pieces on the lined baking sheet.
4
Place uncooked bacon pieces on top of apple slices and set aside.
5
In a small square baking dish combine 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup with 4 ounces of the apple cider with a fork just until blended.
6
Lightly salt and pepper chicken breasts and place in the baking dish and flip to cover breasts on both sides with the apple cider/maple syrup mixture.
7
Place both the baking dish and the baking sheet in oven and put the temperature at 400%.
8
Cook both items in oven turning both over once halfway through until done. The whole process takes about 20 minutes, with the bacon usually finishing before the chicken.
9
Remove both items from the oven and remove the bacon from the apple pieces, crumble it, and set aside.
10
At this point, the apples should be soft and a light golden color. Place the apple pieces back in the oven and cook until darker brown, about another 10 minutes, stirring them occasionally.
11
While the apples cook, shred chicken breasts with fork in the baking dish and let sit in any remaining liquid in the baking dish.
12
Remove apple pieces from oven and set aside to cool.
13
In large bowl combine both lettuces, cranberries, blueberries and pecan pieces.
14
In another bowl, combine remaining maple syrup, remaining apple cider, mustard, remaining dill, mayonnaise, bacon fat, and cider vinegar. Whisk until just combined. It will be a little runny but that's ok.
15
Toss cooled apple pieces in the bowl with lettuce mixture.
16
In separate individual bowls place salad/apple mixture and top with the shredded chicken and bacon crumbles. Finish the dish with as much dressing as you would like.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large size tart apples. I like to use Fuji when available., 1 pinch ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill, and more.

Yes, New Englandish Chicken Apple Bacon Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

New Englandish Chicken Apple Bacon Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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