American · Lunch
BBQ Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast glazed with smoky barbecue sauce over crisp romaine with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cheddar cheese. Ranch-lime dressing made from yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice delivers protein and fiber while maintaining the classic BBQ chicken salad concept.
$5
15 minsPrep
12 minsCook
27 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
634Calories
63.2gProtein
23.1gFat
47.3gCarbs
17.4gSugar
11.2gFiber
1419mgSodium
179mgChol
7.8gSat Fat
892mgPotassium
248mgCalcium
3.1mgIron
0.3mcgVitamin B12
24.8mgVitamin C
Goes well with
Amber Lager
local
Cold Brew Iced Tea
international
protein-rich
high-fiber
gluten-free
high-protein
Instructions
1
Prep
Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, then rinse and drain black beans until water runs clear.
2
Grill
Cook seasoned chicken on a hot grill pan over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3
Glaze
Brush barbecue sauce over the grilled chicken and cook over medium heat for 1 minute until the sauce caramelizes and turns glossy.
4
Toss
Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice into a dressing, then combine with romaine, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
5
Rest
Let the glazed chicken rest for 2 minutes.
6
Plate
Slice chicken across the grain, fan over the dressed salad, and scatter cheddar on top.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz426g chicken breast
- 4 tbsp60g barbecue sauce
- 1 cup180g black beans
- 4 oz110g romaine lettuce
- 2 oz56g cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup110g corn kernels
- 1 cup150g cherry tomatoes
- 4 tbsp40g red onion
- 4 tbsp60g plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp30g mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp30ml lime juice
- 2 tsp10g olive oil
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black pepper
