bbq chicken salad

This Bbq Chicken Salad Recipe is great for summertime lunches and meal prepping. Chicken salad flavored with barbecue sauce is fantastic in wraps, sandwiches or with crackers.

Bbq Chicken Salad Recipe

Chicken

Celery Stalks - chopped/sliced

Cup Thinly Sliced Red Onion

Red Pepper - seeded, chopped

1/2-3/4 Cup Mayonnaise (to preference)

5-6 Tablespoons Bbq Sauce

Brown Mustard

Salt/Pepper

Parsley

This fresh, filling BBQ Chicken Salad is quick to make and a family favorite! With juicy grilled chicken, black beans, tortilla chips, and creamy ranch.

BBQ Chicken Salad

boneless skinless chicken breasts, (pounded 1/2 inch thick)

olive oil

salt

black pepper

barbecue sauce (or prepared store-bought sauce)

romaine lettuce

cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, halved)

low-sodium black beans

Mexicorn (drained)

red onion

tortilla chips

cilantro (for serving)

light ranch dressing

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the pounded chicken breast with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill on one side for 4 minutes, flip, brush the grilled sides with barbecue sauce, then grill the other side for 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove to a serving plate and brush the other grilled side with barbecue sauce. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or measuring cup with a spout, stir together the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce. Taste and adjust the ratio as desired.

In a large serving bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, beans, Mexicorn, red onion, and chopped chicken. Drizzle the salad with dressing, then toss to lightly coat. Serve immediately, topped with crushed tortilla chips and cilantro.

Carolina BBQ Chicken Salad. With mustard BBQ grilled chicken, garden fresh veggies, bacon, feta, and a homemade dressing this dish proves that summer salads make the best main course salads.

Carolina BBQ Chicken Salad

chicken breast

BBQ sauce

bacon

spinach

tomato

zucchini

avocado

feta cheese

TBSP white balsamic vinegar

tsp salt

tsp pepper

Place chicken breast and BBQ sauce into a...

Place chicken breast and BBQ sauce into a reusable container with lid. Cover and allow to marinate in the fridge for a minimum 30 minutes, up to over night.

Heat your grill to medium-high, leaving space for...

Heat your grill to medium-high, leaving space for direct heat and indirect heat.

Over indirect heat cook chicken to an internal...

Over indirect heat cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees, starting with 5 minutes on each side adjusting according to your meat thermometer.

Place the bacon slices into an oven safe...

Place the bacon slices into an oven safe skillet - preferably cast iron and place on the grill in direct heat. Flip bacon every 2 - 3 minutes to prevent burning. Remove from heat and drain once it's done according to your crispy preference. 

While the chicken cooks, wash and chop your...

While the chicken cooks, wash and chop your vegetables into bite sized pieces, placing them into a large mixing bowl along with the feta, olive oil and golden balsamic vinegar.

Once the chicken is cooked and has had...

Once the chicken is cooked and has had a chance to cool, chop into bite sized slices or chunks. Chop or crumble bacon as desired. 

Add bacon and chicken to the mixing bowl....

Add bacon and chicken to the mixing bowl. Toss the salad to combine and serve immediately. 

BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad with penne pasta, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cheese over a bed of green lettuce.&nbsp; Mmm good!

BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad

penne pasta

chicken breasts

red onion (, diced)

barbecue sauce

sour cream

mozzarella cheese

cheddar cheese

corn (, cooked (fresh or frozen))

can black beans (, rinsed and drained)

cherry tomatoes (, halved)

green leafy lettuce (, finely chopped)

Cook pasta according to package instructions.

While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and onions and saute, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.

In a large bowl mix together barbecue sauce, sour cream and cheeses. Add hot cooked pasta to the bowl and toss well in the sauce. Add cooked chicken and onion. Add corn, black beans, tomatoes and lettuce and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

This BBQ chicken salad is a flavorful and hearty meal made with grilled BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, tortilla chips, and a drizzle of ranch. Perfect for a protein-packed lunch or easy weeknight dinner!

2-3 grilled BBQ chicken breasts (chopped)

15 oz can black beans

sweet corn or fresh grilled corn

cherry tomatoes

avocados (sliced)

monterey jack or cheddar cheese

½ cup crushed tortilla chips (optional)

BBQ sauce (for drizzling (homemade

ranch dressing ((homemade or store-bought))

Grill

Grill BBQ chicken, if you haven’t already.

Prep salads

Prep salads by adding lettuce and the salad toppings to three bowls. Start with chopped lettuce and then add grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocados and cheese.

Drizzle

Add ranch dressing and add a drizzle of BBQ sauce, if using.

Enjoy

Top with crushed tortilla chips, if using and serve.

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From summer cookouts to easy lunches, this BBQ chicken salad will be your new go-to! Top with crunchy fried onions for an instant classic.

BBQ Pasta Salad

(skinless chicken breasts,

BBQ sauce (divided)

bowtie pasta

ranch dressing

cherry tomatoes (halved)

sweet corn (drained)

black beans

cilantro (chopped)

onions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat add the diced chicken and ½ cup of BBQ sauce.

Cook 7 to 9 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has gotten glazy on the chicken. 

Set aside to cool.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add in your pasta, cooking to al dente according to box directions. 

Drain the pasta, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl combine the cooled chicken, pasta, 1 cup of BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, tomatoes, corn, beans, and cilantro. 

Toss gently to combine.

Chill for 2 hours before serving for cold pasta or enjoy warm.

Before serving top with the crispy fried onions and more cilantro.

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