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BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad

BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup tortilla strips
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board.
  2. Let chicken rest 3 minutes, then slice across the grain. Toss slices with BBQ sauce until coated.
  3. Divide romaine among four bowls. Top with tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and most of the tortilla strips.
  4. Place BBQ chicken on each salad. Add shredded cheddar and remaining tortilla strips. Drizzle with ranch and serve immediately.

Notes

If you like a little extra tang, squeeze a wedge of lime over the finished salad or stir a teaspoon of lime juice into the ranch before drizzling.