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BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad Recipe

BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad

Fire up your appetite with this BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad—where smoky grilled flavor meets crisp veggies and tangy vinaigrette in one unforgettable, satisfying bite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 ears sweet corn
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 8 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
  • ⅔ cup grated white cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup pickled onions
  • ⅓ cup sliced green onions
  • 3 tablespoons chopped chives

For the Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced or pressed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your grill to the highest setting.
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar.
  • Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side. Add the corn to the grill, turning it occasionally.
  • Brush the chicken with BBQ sauce as it cooks, flipping and brushing multiple times for a caramelized coating.
  • Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice the corn off the cob.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, salt, and pepper. Add beans, tomatoes, cheddar, pickled onions, green onions, chives, and corn.
  • Chop the chicken and add it to the salad.
  • Drizzle the salad with honey mustard vinaigrette before serving.
  • Honey Mustard Vinaigrette:
  • In a bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • While whisking, slowly stream in the olive oil until well combined.
  • Store any leftover dressing in the fridge in a sealed container for up to a week.

Notes

Notes:
- You can customize this salad by adding avocado, crispy bacon, or your favorite veggies.
- For a vegetarian option, swap the chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas.
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