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BBQ Chicken Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and colorful salad featuring tender BBQ chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy ranch dressing.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)

Vegetables

  • 1 large red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 large red onion (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 large tomato (semi-ripe, cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 head romaine lettuce (cleaned and chopped)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup carrot (shredded)
  • 2 cups black beans (cooked and rinsed)
  • 1 cup sweet white corn kernels (cooked and cooled)

Oils & seasonings

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions 

  • Slice chicken breasts into three-inch strips and cook in heated olive oil until golden and cooked through.
  • Whisk ketchup, brown sugar, paprika, and minced garlic to make BBQ sauce, then pour over cooked chicken and cook until caramelized.
  • Refrigerate chicken to cool, then chop romaine lettuce and layer in a large bowl.
  • Add black beans, corn, red onion, tomato, shredded carrot, and red bell pepper over the lettuce.
  • Drizzle ranch dressing, sprinkle cheddar cheese, top with cooled BBQ chicken, and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken sit in the BBQ sauce for 10 minutes before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, Chicken, Salad