BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad
Directions
- 1Place chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to 1/2” thick.
- 2Cut each in 2 smaller pieces, transfer to a bowl, and mix with the kosher salt and 1/4 cup of the BBQ sauce.
- 3Mix and marinate for at least 30 mins at room temp, or up to 12 hours in the fridge.
- 4Heat the avocado oil over medium-high.
- 5Add the chicken in a single layer, letting excess marinade drip off.
- 6Cook for about 5 mins per side, until browned with some char and the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- 7Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 8Cut into bite-size cubes, then toss with the remaining 1/4 cup BBQ sauce in a medium bowl.
- 9Assemble the salads with romaine on the bottom, and piles of BBQ chicken, cherry tomatoes, avocado, corn, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, cilantro, and pickled onions on top.
- 10Drizzle on the dressing to taste, toss, and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 0.5 of Red Onion, sliced in thin strips
- 0.5 Cup Distilled White Vinegar
- 0.5 Cup Water
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 0.5 Cup BBQ Sauce, divided (I love Stubb’s Original)
- 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil, for cooking the chicken
- 0.25 Cup Light Sour Cream
- 2 Tbsp BBQ Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Water
- 0.25 tsp Sugar
- 0.25 tsp Kosher Salt
- 0.25 tsp Pepper
- 1 Large Head Romaine Lettuce, thinly sliced
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, diced
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 1 Cup Frozen Corn, thawed
- 0.75 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Cup Crunched Tortilla Chips
- 0.25 Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Equipment
bowlcutting boardknifepan
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