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BBQ Chicken Salad

Savor the smoky and tangy flavors of a BBQ Chicken Salad with tender grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, sweet corn, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes drizzled with a tangy barbecue ranch dressing.
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword BBQ Chicken Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 286kcal

Ingredients

BBQ Chicken

Salad

  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce rinsed and dried
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels drained
  • 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
  • tortilla chips for serving

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup homemade ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce

Instructions

For the Chicken

  • Brine chicken breasts. This helps the chicken absorb moisture so that they don't dry out on the grill. The chicken won't get salty because the brine time isn't very long, but the flavor and moisture level will be amazing!
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups of cool water with sea salt until the salt is dissolved. Add your chicken breasts to the water, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • While the chicken is brining, heat your grill to medium heat. Brush the grates with a little olive oil before placing the chicken on it.Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with a paper towel. Coat the chicken with olive oil and season with paprika on both sides.
  • Place chicken on the hot grill, and baste the top side with BBQ sauce. Let it cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes. Flip the chicken over and move it to a cooler side of the grill. Baste the other side with BBQ sauce. Cover the grill and let them them finish cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165℉. Remove from the grill and brush with a final coat of BBQ sauce. Cover and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

For the Salad

  • In a large serving bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, corn, black beans, red onion, and shredded cheese. Toss to combine. Layer with BBQ chicken slices.

For the Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together ranch and BBQ sauce. Drizzle the salad with dressing and toss to coat, or serve the dressing on the side. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 847mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 4382IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg