Heartland Grilled Chicken Salad recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHoulihan'sHeartland Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

Heartland Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by Houlihan's
Time30m
Serves4

Bacon, cheddar, spicy pecans, red onions, red peppers, tomatoes, croutons, buttermilk ranch

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Once cooked, remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, spicy pecans, red onion, red bell pepper, diced tomatoes, and croutons.

  4. 4

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the buttermilk ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Divide the salad into bowls or plates and serve immediately.

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