Our BBQ Chicken Salad is a delicious and healthy meal that combines the smoky flavor of grilled chicken with fresh, crunchy vegetables and a flavorful marinade. This salad is perfect for summer cooking or a quick weekend dinner. To prepare this salad, first, sear the boneless and skinless chicken breast with salt and black pepper. Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin slices. While the chicken is resting, cut the fresh romaine lettuce, cut the cherry tomatoes in half, chop the purple onion, and open the can of corn and black beans. Mix all these ingredients together with shredded cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle barbecue sauce and ranch dressing over the salad and serve with sliced ​​chicken. 

Mix everything well and cover evenly with the sauce. This grilled chicken salad is a balanced meal high in protein, fiber and nutrients. Fresh vegetables and savory sauces perfectly complement the smoky flavor of our rotisserie chicken, creating an explosion of flavor in your mouth with every bite. In summary, this BBQ chicken salad is easy to make, healthy, and flavorful—perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or summer barbecue. Try it and experience its deliciousness and volume! 

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Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup canned corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing

Directions:

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Bake chicken for about 6 to 7 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, canned corn, canned black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese. Place the sliced ​​chicken in a bowl and drizzle with the BBQ sauce and ranch dressing.
  4. Mix everything well and coat evenly with the dressing.

Serve immediately and enjoy!