Crispy Chicken Cobb Jar (Printer-friendly)

Layered Cobb salad with crispy chicken, bacon, eggs, and blue cheese packed in portable mason jars for easy lunches.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crispy Chicken

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→ Salad Components

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→ Creamy Dressing

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# How to Make It:

01 - Submerge chicken pieces in buttermilk for 15 minutes to tenderize. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Combine panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in shallow bowl. Remove chicken from buttermilk, press into crumb mixture until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange coated chicken on prepared baking sheet. Lightly mist with olive oil spray. Bake 18-20 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - Whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon, and chives until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Distribute 2 tablespoons dressing into bottom of each 16-ounce mason jar. Layer cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bacon, blue cheese, quartered eggs, crispy chicken, romaine, and avocado on top.
06 - Seal jars tightly and refrigerate up to 4 days. Before eating, shake vigorously to coat ingredients with dressing or empty into bowl.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The crispy chicken stays perfectly crunchy even after sitting in the fridge for days
  • Everything stays layered and fresh until you are ready to eat
  • You can prep four lunches in under an hour
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  • The layering order absolutely matters or you will end up with soggy lettuce and mushy chicken by lunchtime
  • Let the chicken cool completely before assembling or the heat will wilt the lettuce and create condensation
  • Wide-mouth mason jars make assembling and eating so much easier than regular mouth jars
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  • Place a paper towel between the jar lid and lettuce to absorb excess moisture and keep everything crisp
  • Shake the jar gently before opening to redistribute the dressing evenly
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