The best part of this BBQ chicken salad is the homemade dressing.
Make extra; you’ll want it on everything.
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BBQ chicken salad isn’t just any other salad.
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So many favorite BBQ ingredients are in this quick and easy salad dressing.
Flavors, textures, and ease of prepit’s all fantastic.
Ingredients for BBQ Chicken Salad
BBQ chicken salad is flexible to whatever you have on hand.
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Just don’t skip the salad dressing.
chicken breasts or tenders with 3/4 tsp.
salt and 1/2 tsp.
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pepper, and grill until a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion reaches 165F.
Chop and continue with the recipe.
If you dont want to make your own dressing, regularranch dressingwill suffice.
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An undressed salad will keep for 2 days in the refrigerator.
What To Serve With BBQ Chicken Salad
This dish really is a one-salad-feeds-all kind of recipe.
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3cupscoarsely chopped iceberg lettuce(from 1 [12-oz.]
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can)
1cuphalvedcherry tomatoes
1cupcorn chips(such as Fritos) (from 1 [9 1/4-oz.]
bag), coarsely crushed
1/3cupthinly sliced scallions(from 2 medium [1 oz.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Combine chicken and sauce:
Toss chicken with barbecue sauce in a medium bowl until coated.
Top lettuce with chicken, bacon, cheese, beans, tomatoes, chips, and scallions.
Make servings:
Divide salad evenly among 4 bowls.
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Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
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