Description
A delightful and refreshing BBQ chicken salad bursting with smoky flavors and fresh vegetables, perfect for a sunny day or satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3/4 cup Barbecue Sauce
- 5 cups Romaine Lettuce, finely chopped
- 1 cup Corn
- 1 cup Black Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Baby Tomatoes, halved
- 1 bunch Green Onions, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup Cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 cup Corn Chips, crushed (optional)
- 3/4 cup Greek Yogurt
- 3/4 cup Cottage Cheese
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Dried Dill
- 2 tsp Dried Parsley
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Add all of the dressing ingredients (Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, dried dill, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt) to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then set aside.
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces. Toss in barbecue sauce. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add one tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 8 to 9 minutes, until cooked through (165°F), sautéing frequently.
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce and add it to a bowl. Drain and rinse the corn and black beans, and add them to the bowl.
- Chop the baby tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions, and add them to the salad bowl alongside any corn chips (if using).
- Add the cooked chicken to the salad, pour the dressing on top, and toss to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
For the best texture, serve the salad right after mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg