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BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad with Cilantro Ranch

BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad with Cilantro Ranch
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BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad with Cilantro Ranch is a colorful and satisfying dish that brings together savory BBQ chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy cilantro ranch dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large head romaine lettuce (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup cooked black beans
  • 1 medium ear corn (kernels cut off the cob)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves (chopped)
  • ½ cup low-fat buttermilk
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup packed cilantro leaves
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper (seeds removed)
  • 1 (1-ounce) package Hidden Valley ranch seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. In a bowl, coat chicken thighs with vegetable oil and grill for 5-7 minutes per side. Brush with BBQ sauce before removing from heat.
  2. For the dressing, whisk together low-fat buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro leaves, jalapeño pepper, ranch seasoning mix, and chopped garlic until smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, layer chopped romaine lettuce with black beans, corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, green onions, crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and cilantro leaves.
  4. Slice the grilled chicken and arrange it on top of the salad; drizzle generously with the cilantro ranch dressing before serving.

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