Primal Mom Brussel Sprout Chicken Salad

Primal Mom Brussel Sprout Chicken SaladAuthor: Amber Butcher- http://primalmomintheburbs.blogspot.com/

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• brussel sprouts: stems removed and quartered
• 2 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, naturally raised, free roaming chicken)
• 1/2 pound bacon (minimally processed, uncured with no sugar)
• 2 avocadoes
• 2 limes
• dried cilantro
• 1/2 T garlic powder
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Salt and pepper chicken thighs, to taste.
2. In a large skillet, cook bacon. Set aside.
3. Using left over bacon grease, cook chicken thighs, approximately 10 minutes per side. Cut chicken thighs into pieces. Set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add your quartered brussel sprouts. Sauté brussel sprouts for 5-10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, add avocadoes, lime juice and garlic powder to a blender. Puree into a dressing.
6. Plate the brussel sprouts and chicken thighs. Top with dressing and crumbled bacon. Sprinkle dried cilantro over salad. Done!

Optional: Add other unprocessed toppings: diced tomato, onion, fresh olives, etc.