Description
BBQ Chicken Salad is the perfect summer dish that combines smoky grilled chicken, fresh produce, and a creamy homemade ranch dressing. This vibrant salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or a quick weeknight meal. With juicy chicken, sweet corn, and colorful veggies like tomatoes and avocado, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying. It’s customizable to suit your taste preferences, ensuring that everyone at the table will love it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 ears corn
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup canned black beans
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Homemade ranch dressing
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken with oil, BBQ seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook in a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat for about 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Stir in BBQ sauce.
- Grill corn until charred and tender, then cut kernels off the cobs.
- In a large bowl, layer the romaine lettuce and top with chicken, corn, tomatoes, black beans, avocado, red onion, and cheese. Drizzle with ranch dressing and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg