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BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and hearty salad combining grilled BBQ chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy avocado dressing.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • to taste none salt and pepper
  • 0.5 cup bbq sauce

Vegetables

  • 6 cups lettuce, sliced
  • 1 cup tomato, diced
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup corn (2 ears, grilled or charred)

Fruits

  • 1 large avocado, diced

Additional

  • 0.25 cup red onion, sliced or diced or pickled
  • 0.25 cup cilantro, torn
  • 0.5 cup avocado dressing or cilantro lime ranch dressing

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, then grill over medium-high heat, basting with BBQ sauce, until cooked (4-6 minutes per side).
  • Let chicken cool slightly, then slice.
  • Assemble salad with lettuce, tomato, black beans, corn, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with avocado dressing.

Notes

For extra flavor, grill the corn and chicken to add smoky notes.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, chicken, Salad