BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 2
| Published on May 8, 2024
Say hello to your next favorite summer barbecue side kick with this BBQ chicken salad. An updated twist on a classic, this tangy, light, refreshing, and healthy BBQ chicken salad recipe is perfect to add to a sandwich, or just thrown into a cup to eat on the go!
Utensils Dinner
Globe New American
11
ingredients
7
steps
36
minutes
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
1/2 lb
boneless skinless chicken
1/2 cup(s)
barbecue sauce, divided
1/2 cup(s)
canned corn kernels
1 cup(s)
chopped cucumber
1/2 cup(s)
chopped red onion
1/4 cup(s)
chopped green onion
1/2 cup(s)
chopped cilantro
1/2 cup(s)
plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tbsp
lime juice
1 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
garlic powder
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Directions 7 steps | 36 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2

Marinate the chicken. In a large bowl or large plastic zip-top bag, combine the ¼ cup of the barbecue sauce and the boneless skinless breast until the chicken is coated. Use right away or marinate in the refrigerator for one hour to overnight. 

BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe: Marinate the chicken.
Step 3

Grill the marinated chicken on each side for 8 minutes, for a total of 16 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. 

BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe: Grill the marinated chicken on each side for 8 minutes, for a total of 16 minutes.
Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, use a spatula to combine the chopped cucumber, red onion, green onion, cilantro, Greek yogurt, barbecue sauce, lime juice, salt and garlic powder.

BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe: In a large mixing bowl, use a spatula to combine the chopped cucumber, red onion, green onion, cilantro, Greek yogurt, barbecue sauce, lime juice, salt and garlic powder.
Step 5

Using two forks or hands, shred the chicken. 

BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe: Using two forks or hands, shred the chicken.
Step 6

Add the shredded chicken to the mixing bowl. Mix the BBQ chicken salad until combined.

BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe: Add the shredded chicken to the mixing bowl.
Step 7

 Serve as a main dish by pairing it with bread or lettuce or serve as a side. Enjoy!

BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe:  Serve as a main dish by pairing it with bread or lettuce or serve as a side.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
240
FAT
9.3 g
PROTEIN
15.8 g
CARBS
23.9 g
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Chrystal G.

Chrystal

31 May 2024

Great, fresh flavor for summer!

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Carmela G.

Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

20 May 2024

This recipe can easily become a family favorite and is perfect for summertime.

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