Description
This BBQ Chicken Salad combines juicy seasoned chicken with fresh veggies and a savory dressing, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Salad:
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
15 ounces canned black beans, drained (1 can)
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1½ cups corn (can be fresh off the cob, canned, or thawed if frozen)
¼ cup chopped red onion
1 cup shredded mozzarella or gouda cheese
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup tortilla strips
For the Dressing:
¼ cup BBQ sauce
¾ cup ranch dressing
Instructions
Season chicken breasts with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes per side. Let cool, then slice.
In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, black beans, tomatoes, corn, red onion, cheese, and sliced avocado.
Add the cooked chicken to the salad. Top with tortilla strips.
Mix BBQ sauce and ranch dressing together in a small bowl. Drizzle over the salad before serving.
Notes
Substitute BBQ-ranch dressing with a lime-cilantro vinaigrette for a zestier flavor.
Consider adding a sprinkle of cilantro or lime zest for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling, Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg