BBQ Chicken Salad

This BBQ chicken salad is a tasty and filling meal, made with smoky grilled BBQ chicken, black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, crunchy tortilla chips, and a drizzle of ranch dressing. It’s great for a protein-rich lunch or a quick weeknight dinner!

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Course: Salad

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 515kcal

Author: Liora

Ingredients

2 –3 grilled BBQ chicken breasts chopped
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup sweet corn frozen or fresh and grilled
1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
½ cup diced red onion
1 –2 avocados sliced
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
½ cup crushed tortilla chips optional
BBQ sauce for drizzling (homemade or store-bought)
Ranch dressing homemade or store-bought

Instructions

If not done already, cook the grilled BBQ chicken and chop into bite-sized pieces.
In three serving bowls, layer 2 cups of chopped romaine lettuce each.
Top the lettuce with chopped grilled BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado slices, and shredded cheese.
Drizzle ranch dressing over each salad, and add BBQ sauce if desired.
Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips on top for crunch, if using, and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover ingredients in the fridge separately for 3–4 days to keep everything fresh and crisp. Add avocado and tortilla chips just before serving to maintain the best texture.

Please note that the nutritional values are provided by an online calculator and should be considered as an estimate.

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