BBQ Grilled Garlic Chicken Salad
BBQ Grilled Garlic Chicken Salad is the perfect summer meal
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
Salad
- 3 heads of hearts of romaine chopped
- 1 seedless cucumber diced
- 1 small red onion minced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- ½ cup shredded Colby jack cheese
- ½ cup tortilla strips
BBQ Ranch Dressing
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
Instructions
Grill Chicken
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Season boneless, skinless chicken breasts with seasoned salt. and garlic powder.
- Grill chicken for 5 minutes on one side, flip and grill another 4 minutes.
- Brush with BBQ Sauce and continue cooking for 2 more minutes. Flip chicken and brush the opposite side with BBQ sauce. Cook for 2-4 more minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Chicken can be stored in refrigerator for 3-4 days after cooking.
To make the BBQ Ranch Salad Dressing
- Mix ½ cup ranch dressing with 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce.
Assemble the Salad
- Toss lettuce with tomatoes, corn, onions, cheese, and cucumbers. Top salad with sliced BBQ chicken and tortilla strips. Drizzle with BBQ Ranch Dressing and serve
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