Our Favorite Recipes: BBQ Chicken Salad

Indulge in the ultimate chopped salad experience with a tantalizing array of toppings like beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, cheese, and avocado. Paired with succulent seasoned chicken and a zesty dressing, this barbecue chicken salad is the perfect choice for a refreshing summertime meal.

INGREDIENTS:

For the chicken:

• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the salad:

• 8 cups chopped romain lettuce
• 15 ounces canned black beans (drained)
• 2 roma tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups corn 
• 1/4 chopped red onion
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 avocado sliced
• 1 cup tortilla strips

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
• 3/4 cup ranch dressing

INSTRUCTIONS

• Combine the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder in a small dish. Then, sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken.
• Grill the chicken or cook in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Once heated, add in the chicken and cook for a few minutes per side until cooked through.
• Place lettuce in a large bowl.
• Arrange the chicken, black beans, tomatoes, corn, red onion, cheese, avocado slices, and tortilla strips on top.
• Drizzle the BBQ sauce and ranch dressing over the top.

Recipe from The Cookie Rookie

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