BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: BBQ Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup ketchup; ½ cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 tablespoon garlic (minced); 1 large head romaine lettuce; 2 cups black beans (cooked and rinsed); 1 cup sweet white corn kernels (cooked and cooled); 1 large semi-ripe tomatoes (cut in bite-sized pieces); 12 large red onion (cut in bite-sized pieces); ½ cup shredded carrot; 2 cups ranch dressing; 1 cup cheddar cheese; 1 large bell pepper, i like red ((chopped)

Servings: persons

2 chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
1 large head romaine lettuce
2 cups black beans (cooked and rinsed)
1 cup sweet white corn kernels (cooked and cooled)
1 large semi-ripe tomatoes (cut in bite-sized pieces)
12 large red onion (cut in bite-sized pieces)
½ cup shredded carrot
2 cups ranch dressing
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 large bell pepper, i like red ((chopped)

1
Slice chicken breasts into three inch strips.
2
Place in large, preheated skillet with oil.
3
While chicken is cooking, make BBQ sauce by whisking ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, and paprika.
4
Once chicken is cooked through and slightly browned, turn down heat on skillet and drizzle chicken with sauce and cook until coated and slightly candied.
5
Place chicken in fridge to cool.
6
For salad, clean romaine and chop in bite sized pieces.
7
Layer in bottom of large, shallow serving bowl.
8
Sprinkle romaine with beans, corn, onion and carrots.
9
Drizzle with ranch dressing.
10
You can use more or less dressing as you prefer.
11
Sprinkle with cheese, and chopped peppers.
12
Remove chicken from fridge and spoon over salad.
13
Serve with garlic bread and enjoy!

783

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup ketchup, ½ cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, BBQ Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

BBQ Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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