BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad

Fresh, hearty, and full of bold flavor, BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad combines tender barbecue chicken with crisp lettuce, crunchy vegetables, and a smoky-sweet dressing. A satisfying meal that’s both colorful and protein-packed.

Prep 5 minCook 16 minTotal 21 minUpdated Jul 3, 202621 minGluten Free

Fresh, hearty, and full of bold flavor, BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad combines tender barbecue chicken with crisp lettuce, crunchy vegetables, and a smoky-sweet dressing. A satisfying meal that’s both colorful and protein-packed.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Chicken breast strips
  • 1/4 cup Black Bean, rinsed drained
  • 1/2 cup Corn, drained sweet
  • 1/4 tsp Red Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Jicama, peeled shredded
  • 1 medium Carrot, shredded
  • 66.67 g Scallion, sliced
  • 1 cup Romaine Lettuce, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 medium Lime, divided
  • 2 tbsp Barbeque Sauce
  • 1/2 medium Avocado, peeled pitted cubed
  • 1/2 tsp Basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix lettuce, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, jicama, carrots, scallions, basil, and cilantro together in a large bowl. Juice 2 limes and drizzle juice over salad; toss lightly.
  2. Combine chicken and barbeque sauce in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until chicken is warmed through, about 45 seconds.
  3. Arrange chicken and avocado on top of the salad and squeeze remaining lime over salad.

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