Spicy Barbecue Chicken Salad
Turn up the heat on your next meal with this Spicy Barbecue Chicken Salad, a bold and satisfying dish that perfectly blends smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors! Grilled chicken breasts brushed with rich barbecue sauce take center stage, while a vibrant mix of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy grape tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, creamy avocado, and crunchy tortilla chips creates the perfect bed of textures. Finished with a zesty homemade lime dressing spiced with a dash of hot sauce, this salad strikes the perfect balance of freshness and fiery flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this colorful and protein-packed salad is ideal for a quick lunch, dinner, or your next summer gathering. Packed with BBQ flair and a spicy twist, this recipe will elevate your salad game to a whole new level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 piece avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Brush the chicken generously with barbecue sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salad base by chopping the romaine lettuce and adding it to a large salad bowl.
Add the corn kernels, grape tomatoes, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, and crushed tortilla chips to the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, hot sauce, honey, and a small pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with the sliced barbecue chicken.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spicy Barbecue Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.2 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 356 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 3657 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.3 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.9 g | ||
| Protein | 145.1 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 785 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 4201 mg | 89% | |
*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.
