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BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe

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A flavorful BBQ Chicken Salad featuring tender sautéed chicken smothered in barbecue sauce, tossed with fresh romaine lettuce, corn, black beans, avocado, red bell pepper, shredded cheese, crunchy tortilla chips, and creamy ranch dressing for a delicious and hearty meal.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil (grapeseed or avocado oil preferred)
  • 1 pound Chicken breast, boneless and skinless, thinly sliced or cubed
  • 3/4 cup BBQ Sauce (your favorite)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Salad

  • 2 hearts Romaine Lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup Corn kernels, fresh or frozen (defrost first if using frozen)
  • 1 cup Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Avocado, chopped
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar, Colby Jack, or Monterey Jack Cheese

Dressings and Toppings

  • 3/4 cup Ranch Dressing
  • 2 cups Crushed Tortilla Chips or seasoned tortilla strips
  • Additional BBQ Sauce and Ranch Dressing for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the cooking oil. Once hot, add the chicken pieces. Sauté the chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, until just cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in the BBQ sauce and simmer for another 1 to 3 minutes until the chicken is evenly coated and heated through.
  2. Cool the Chicken: Transfer the cooked BBQ chicken to a bowl and allow it to cool slightly to prevent wilting the salad ingredients.
  3. Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl or individual serving bowls, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, corn kernels, drained black beans, chopped avocado, diced red bell pepper, and shredded cheese. Gently toss these ingredients to mix them evenly.
  4. Add Ranch Dressing: Drizzle about 1/2 cup of ranch dressing evenly over the salad mixture for creaminess and flavor.
  5. Top with Chicken: Place the BBQ chicken evenly over the dressed salad.
  6. Finish with Extra Dressings: Add an extra drizzle of approximately 1/4 cup ranch dressing on top, and if desired, add a light drizzle of additional BBQ sauce for more sauciness.
  7. Add Crunchy Toppings and Serve: Sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips generously over the salad and serve immediately to maintain the crunch.

Notes

  • Use your favorite BBQ sauce for personalized flavor.
  • Defrost frozen corn kernels before adding to the salad to avoid excess moisture.
  • Ranch dressing can be homemade or store-bought depending on preference.
  • For an extra crunch, use seasoned tortilla strips available near salad dressings in stores.
  • Serve immediately after adding tortilla chips to keep them crispy.

Keywords: BBQ chicken salad, grilled chicken salad, healthy bbq salad, chicken and corn salad, summer salad, quick dinner salad

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