BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad Recipe
A smoky, creamy BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad with tender grilled chicken, fresh veggies, shredded cheddar, and ranch dressing, perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup barbecue sauce
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup sliced cucumbers
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Brush the grilled chicken with barbecue sauce and grill for an additional minute on each side to allow the sauce to caramelize.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and sliced chicken.
- Top the salad with shredded cheddar cheese and drizzle with ranch dressing. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor and texture, add sliced avocado, crispy tortilla strips, or bacon bits.
- For a spicier salad, add sliced jalapeños, chili flakes, or drizzle hot sauce along with the barbecue sauce.
- To make it low-carb, skip the ranch dressing and use an avocado dressing or tangy vinaigrette.
- To prevent sogginess, store dressing separately if you have leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the salad
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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