BBQ Grilled Garlic Chicken Salad

grilled chicken and corn cob on oval pan

BBQ Grilled Garlic Chicken Salad

Stacey Dohman, MS, RDN
BBQ Grilled Garlic Chicken Salad is the perfect summer meal
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American

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
Keyword barbecue
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