Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad
A creamy, perfectly tasty grilled BBQ chicken salad full of great textures, colors, and flavors that are perfect for spring and summer.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ Cup BBQ sauce
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- 4 Cups romaine lettuce chopped
- ½ Cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- ¼ Cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- ¼ Cup corn kernels cooked
- ¼ Cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 red onion small, sliced
- 5 Slices bacon cooked and diced
- 1 avocado sliced
- tortilla strips for serving
- cilantro fresh chopped, for serving
- ranch dressing for serving, optional
- jalapeno sliced, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Drizzle ½ tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken and season both sides with salt, and pepper.
- Heat grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Add chicken and grill for 6 to 8 minutes on one side.
- Flip and continue cooking for another 6 to 8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Brush BBQ sauce on the chicken, cover and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a large serving bowl or platter, combine the romaine, tomatoes, cheese, corn, beans, red onion, bacon, avocado slices, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle the salad with ranch dressing and BBQ sauce.
- Serve immediately, topped with tortilla strips, cilantro, and jalapenos.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer: To make sure the chicken is cooked through but still juicy, use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast to get an accurate reading. Chicken cooking times will vary depending on thickness.
Let the chicken rest: Allow the grilled chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing or chopping it for the salad. This helps the juices redistribute throughout the meat, producing a juicier and more flavorful chicken.
Choose fresh, crisp greens: Use fresh and crisp greens rather than softer greens for the base. Avoid wilted or soggy greens.
Properly season the chicken: Before grilling, generously season the chicken with your favorite BBQ seasoning or marinade. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes to enhance its flavor if you have the time.
Let the chicken rest: Allow the grilled chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing or chopping it for the salad. This helps the juices redistribute throughout the meat, producing a juicier and more flavorful chicken.
Choose fresh, crisp greens: Use fresh and crisp greens rather than softer greens for the base. Avoid wilted or soggy greens.
Properly season the chicken: Before grilling, generously season the chicken with your favorite BBQ seasoning or marinade. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes to enhance its flavor if you have the time.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2197IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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