BBQ Chicken Salad with Spiced Pita Recipe

Name: BBQ Chicken Salad with Spiced Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 each boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 oz./115 g); 4 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. black pepper; 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 cups Bull's-Eye Bold Original Barbecue Sauce; 12 each pita breads; 4 tsp. chili powder; 1-1/2 gal. romaine lettuce, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 cups carrots, julienned; 3 cups red onions, thinly sliced; 3 cups Kraft Monterey Jack Cheese, diced; 1-1/2 cups fresh jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced; 96 each tomato wedges; 3 cups Pure Kraft Refrigerated Ranch Dressing

Servings: persons

24 each boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 oz./115 g)
4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. black pepper
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 cups Bull's-Eye Bold Original Barbecue Sauce
12 each pita breads
4 tsp. chili powder
1-1/2 gal. romaine lettuce, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups carrots, julienned
3 cups red onions, thinly sliced
3 cups Kraft Monterey Jack Cheese, diced
1-1/2 cups fresh jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
96 each tomato wedges
3 cups Pure Kraft Refrigerated Ranch Dressing

1
Season chicken with salt and pepper; dust with flour.
2
Add oil to large skillet on medium-high heat; pan-sear chicken 2 to 3 min.
3
on each side or until golden brown.
4
Transfer to parchment paper-lined sheet pans.
5
Coat chicken with barbecue sauce.
6
Bake in 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) standard oven until done (170 degrees F [77 degrees C]).
7
Cool to room temperature.
8
Refrigerate until ready to use.
9
Spray pita breads with cooking spray; sprinkle with chili powder.
10
Grill or bake until warm.
11
Cut each pita into 8 wedges.
12
Set aside.
13
For each serving: Combine 1 cup (250 mL) lettuce, 2 Tbsp.
14
(30 mL) each carrots, onions and cheese, and 1 Tbsp.
15
(15 mL) peppers.
16
Top with 1 chicken breast, sliced on the diagonal.
17
Garnish with 4 tomato wedges and 4 pita wedges.
18
Drizzle with 2 Tbsp.
19
(30 mL) dressing.

2277

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

238

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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

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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: 24 each boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 oz./115 g), 4 tsp. salt, 2 tsp. black pepper, 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, BBQ Chicken Salad with Spiced Pita 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 with Spiced Pita

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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