Southern BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Southern BBQ Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4-1/2 cups BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce; 4-1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne); 4-1/2 tsp. TAPATIO Hot Sauce; 24 each boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 cups KRAFT Ranch Dressing (FS); 3 gal. iceberg lettuce, torn; 1-1/2 qt. canned black beans, rinsed; 1-1/2 qt. canned corn, drained; 1-1/2 qt. red bell peppers, cut into strips; 1-1/2 cups scallions, sliced; 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

4-1/2 cups BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce
4-1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
4-1/2 tsp. TAPATIO Hot Sauce
24 each boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 cups KRAFT Ranch Dressing (FS)
3 gal. iceberg lettuce, torn
1-1/2 qt. canned black beans, rinsed
1-1/2 qt. canned corn, drained
1-1/2 qt. red bell peppers, cut into strips
1-1/2 cups scallions, sliced
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1
Mix barbecue sauce, ground red pepper and hot sauce until well blended; set aside.
2
Grill chicken on medium-high heat 8 to 10 min.
3
or until done (165F), turning and brushing occasionally with 3 cups of the barbecue sauce mixture (or with 2 Tbsp.
4
of the barbecue sauce mixture for trial recipe) the last 5 min.
5
Cool.
6
Cut chicken into thin strips.
7
Refrigerate until ready to use.
8
Combine remaining 1-1/2 cups barbecue sauce mixture (or remaining 1 Tbsp.
9
barbecue sauce mixture for trial recipe) and dressing; set aside.
10
For each serving: Place 2 cups lettuce on serving plate; top with 1 cup (4 oz.)
11
of the chicken strips and 1/4 cup each of the beans, corn and bell peppers.
12
Top with 1 Tbsp.
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scallions and 2 Tbsp.
14
cheese.
15
Serve with 3 Tbsp.
16
of the dressing mixture in small cup on the side.

1435

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

212

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4-1/2 cups BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce, 4-1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne), 4-1/2 tsp. TAPATIO Hot Sauce, 24 each boneless skinless chicken breasts, and more.

Yes, Southern 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!

Southern BBQ Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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