Description
BBQ Chicken Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that perfectly combines smoky grilled chicken with fresh vegetables and zesty ranch dressing. Ideal for summer picnics, family gatherings, or quick weeknight dinners, this salad balances flavor and nutrition seamlessly. With juicy BBQ chicken, crunchy corn, creamy avocado, and colorful veggies, each bite is a delightful explosion of taste. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this salad is not only delicious but also customizable to suit any palate. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, BBQ Chicken Salad is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- BBQ seasoning
- BBQ sauce
- Corn
- Romaine lettuce
- Cherry tomatoes
- Black beans
- Avocado
- Red onion
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Homemade ranch dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs with vegetable oil, BBQ seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat remaining oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken in batches for 6-8 minutes until cooked through (165°F). Stir in BBQ sauce and set aside.
- Grill corn until charred (5-10 minutes), then cool and cut off kernels.
- Assemble salad by layering romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, corn, tomatoes, black beans, avocado, red onion, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle with ranch dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 150mg