Description
BBQ Chicken Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines smoky grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy homemade ranch dressing. This salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you are hosting a summer barbecue or looking for a quick weeknight meal. The juicy chicken pairs beautifully with crisp greens and colorful veggies, creating an explosion of flavor in every bite. With its healthy ingredients and customizable options, this BBQ Chicken Salad is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons BBQ seasoning
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 ears corn (grilled)
- 1 head romaine lettuce (shredded)
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Homemade ranch dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix chicken with vegetable oil, BBQ seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken until golden and cooked through (6-8 minutes). Stir in BBQ sauce.
- Grill corn until charred (5-10 minutes). Cool and cut kernels off the cobs.
- In a large bowl, layer shredded romaine, grilled chicken, corn, tomatoes, black beans, avocado, onion, and cheese.
- Drizzle with homemade ranch dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 130mg