Paleo Grilled Chicken BLT

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  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins

You can't beat this perfectly paleo BLT. Grill up some chicken breasts the day before to enjoy this lunch in a matter of minutes!

Ingredients

8 slices nitrite-free bacon
1/4cup olive oil mayonnaise (or use a homemade Paleo Mayonnaise)
2tablespoons chopped fresh basil
4 grilled chicken breasts
1cup baby spinach
2large tomatoes, cut into 8 slices
Romaine Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
2tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2teaspoon Dijon mustard
1clove garlic, minced
1/4teaspoon salt
1/4teaspoon pepper
4cups chopped romaine lettuce

Instructions

For the sandwich:

  1. Place 4 slices bacon on a paper towel-lined plate; microwave on High 1½ to 2 minutes or until crisp. Repeat with remaining bacon. Combine mayonnaise and basil.
  2. If needed, reheat grilled chicken in microwave at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until heated.
  3. Butterfly chicken breasts. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over cuts sides of chicken breasts. Layer spinach, sliced tomato and bacon inside of chicken breasts.

For the side salad:

  1. Combine lemon juice, oil, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl; whisk until blended.
  2. Add lettuce; toss to coat.

This recipe was reprinted with permission and originally appeared as BLT Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich, a sample recipe from the eMeals Classic Meals Family Plan. Click here to check out their extensive plan options—and to sign up for a FREE two-week trial.