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BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe

Ready in just 20 minutes, this fresh chopped salad with BBQ chicken breasts and ranch dressing is the perfect easy lunch!Extended step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 379 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon BBQ rub or all purpose seasoning
  • 6-7 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 15 ounces black beans 1 can, drained
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup corn off the cob, canned, or frozen
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterrey Jack cheese
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup tortilla strips
  • BBQ sauce
  • ranch dressing
  • chopped cilantro optional

Instructions

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  1. Cook the Chicken: Rub the olive oil and BBQ seasoning over the chicken. Cook the chicken in a skillet on the stove (or on the grill), about 4 minutes per side until cooked through.
  2. Prepare the Salad: Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Arrange the chicken, black beans, tomato, corn, red onion, cheese, avocado, and tortilla strips on top. Drizzle the BBQ sauce and ranch dressing over the top. Top with chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: Store BBQ chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months. Store other salad components separately for best results.
  • Store BBQ chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months. Store other salad components separately for best results.

Nutrition Information

Calories 379kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 249mg (10%) Potassium 737mg (21%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 6805IU (136%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 192mg (19%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 379

% Daily Value*

Calories 379kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 249mg 10%
Potassium 737mg 16%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 6805IU 136%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 192mg 19%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.