Classic Chicken Cobb Salad
A satisfying, protein-packed salad featuring crisp romaine, tender chicken, and creamy avocado. Tossed with a quick no-sugar vinaigrette to keep you full and balanced all evening.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
These tags explain why the recipe may appear in Lila. They are prompts for noticing your own patterns—not evidence that this meal treats a symptom.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthAppetite changes
Notice patterns without judgment
One meal does not determine body weight. Look at fullness, energy and repeatable eating patterns over time instead.
Track: fullness + meal rhythm
Night sweats
Connect the whole evening
Record evening timing, temperature, alcohol, stress and sleep together. Persistent disruption is worth discussing with a clinician.
Track: night sweats + wake-ups
Low energy
Check how the whole meal lands
Food is one part of energy. Notice meal timing, sleep and symptoms together rather than assigning the result to one nutrient.
Track: energy 1–3 hours later
Sleep changes
Look beyond the last thing you took
Track timing, hot flashes, stress and wake-ups together instead of assuming one meal or supplement explains the night.
Track: timing + wake-ups
Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Batch prep: Boiled eggs and cooked chicken will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cups romaine lettuce (chopped), medium avocado (diced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: Place the egg in a small pot…
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Place the egg in a small pot…
Place the egg in a small pot of boiling water and simmer for 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool, then peel and halve.
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In a skillet over medium heat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove and chop. Leave about a teaspoon of the bacon fat in the pan (or wipe clean and add a splash of olive oil).
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Season the chicken breast with salt
Season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder. Cook in the skillet for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let it rest briefly, then slice.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create a quick, no-sugar vinaigrette.
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Assemble the salad by placing the chopped…
Assemble the salad by placing the chopped romaine in a large bowl. Arrange the sliced chicken, hard-boiled egg, chopped bacon, diced avocado, and blue cheese in rows on top.
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Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad…
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Batch prep
Batch prep: Boiled eggs and cooked chicken will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Keep it fresh
Keep it fresh: To prevent your avocado from browning if prepping ahead, wait to slice it until right before you eat.
Substitutions
Substitutions: Not a fan of blue cheese? Feta or goat cheese are great alternatives that still provide a tangy, creamy element.
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