St Louis Style Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this St. Louis Style Chicken Salad—a bold and flavorful dish that perfectly balances smoky, tangy, and crunchy elements. Tender grilled chicken breasts are coated in a rich barbecue sauce and layered over a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, and savory bacon bits. Finished with shredded cheddar cheese, crunchy tortilla strips or croutons, and a creamy drizzle of ranch dressing, this salad is a hearty, satisfying option for lunch or dinner. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, it’s packed with texture and taste, making it a surefire crowd-pleaser. Ideal for fans of BBQ-inspired recipes or anyone looking to add a little Midwest charm to their meal rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 piece red onion
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 0.25 cup crispy bacon bits
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 0.25 cup tortilla strips or croutons
Instructions
Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Grill or cook the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
In a small bowl, toss the sliced chicken with barbecue sauce until evenly coated. Set aside.
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the bowl of lettuce along with the corn kernels, shredded cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon bits.
Arrange the barbecue chicken slices on top of the salad ingredients.
Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad and sprinkle tortilla strips or croutons for added crunch.
Toss the salad just before serving to distribute the dressing and toppings evenly. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.4 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.8 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 438 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 6509 mg | 283% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.2 g | ||
| Protein | 157.6 g | 315% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 826 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 3287 mg | 70% | |
*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.
