Blt Barbecue Chicken Salad
Dive into the bold flavors of a BLT Barbecue Chicken Salad, where smoky barbecue-glazed grilled chicken meets the classic crunch of a BLT. This hearty salad starts with a crisp bed of romaine lettuce, topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, savory crumbled bacon, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. Grilled chicken breasts, brushed with tangy barbecue sauce and caramelized to perfection, take center stage. Finished with a drizzle of creamy ranch dressing and a pop of fresh green onions, this dish offers the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and tangy flavors in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for an easy weeknight dinner or a summer cookout. Keywords: BLT barbecue chicken salad, grilled chicken salad, bacon salad recipe, BBQ chicken recipe, salad with ranch dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 6 slices Cooked bacon
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions
Instructions
Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
Grill the chicken for 6–8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Brush the chicken with barbecue sauce during the last few minutes of grilling, ensuring it’s well-coated and slightly caramelized. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it into a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and crumble the cooked bacon slices into small pieces. Add them to the salad bowl.
Slice the green onions thinly and sprinkle them into the salad along with the shredded cheddar cheese.
Top the salad with the grilled barbecue chicken strips.
Drizzle the ranch dressing over the salad right before serving, or serve the dressing on the side for guests to add as desired.
Gently toss the salad if you prefer it mixed, or serve as is for a layered presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1679 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.7 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.9 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 4341 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.4 g | ||
| Protein | 136.2 g | 272% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 822 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1930 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
