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Healthy BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad Recipe
Enjoy a delicious and healthy BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad packed with fresh vegetables and flavorful grilled chicken. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup BBQ sauce (ensure permissible ingredients)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
Salad
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup light vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Combine chicken with oil, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken 6-8 minutes per side, until cooked to 165°F (74°C). Rest for 5 minutes, then chop.
- Combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and corn in a large bowl.
- Add chopped BBQ chicken to the salad. Toss gently.
- Add diced avocado and cilantro.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving. Toss gently.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce to your liking for desired sweetness and flavor intensity.
