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BBQ Chicken Salad

Savory BBQ Chicken Salad: A Summer Delight You'll Love

This BBQ Chicken Salad is a deliciously smoky, vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Chicken breasts can be a leaner alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Helps cook the chicken and corn.
  • 2 tablespoons BBQ Seasoning Adds a smoky depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Essential for enhancing taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Fresh pepper elevates the flavor.
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce Use your favorite store-bought or homemade.
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Fresh Corn Select fresh, canned, or frozen corn.
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Substitute with other greens if desired.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes You can swap for diced regular tomatoes.
  • 1 can Canned Black Beans Rinsed, can substitute with chickpeas.
  • 1 medium Avocado Recommended for an indulgent touch.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Omit if preferred.
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Try cotija or feta for a twist.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Homemade Ranch Dressing Store-bought works, but homemade is better.

Equipment

  • Cast iron grill pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a spacious bowl, toss the chicken thighs with vegetable oil, BBQ seasoning, kosher salt, and pepper. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add vegetable oil and sear chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown. Stir in BBQ sauce in the last minute.
  3. Add fresh corn to the same pan and cook for 5-10 minutes until charred. Set aside to cool.
  4. Layer romaine lettuce in a large bowl, then add the cooked chicken, charred corn, halved cherry tomatoes, black beans, diced avocado, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
  5. Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This BBQ Chicken Salad is a deliciously smoky, versatile, and satisfying recipe perfect for summer gatherings.

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