Description
BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines tender grilled chicken coated in smoky barbecue sauce with an array of fresh vegetables. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it the perfect addition to summer gatherings or a quick weeknight meal. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red, yellow, green)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Grill the chicken on medium-high heat for about 6 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Let it rest before slicing.
- While the chicken rests, chop the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, corn, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lime juice for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine all chopped vegetables and sliced chicken. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve topped with diced avocado and additional cilantro as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg