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BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad with Cilantro Ranch

BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad with Cilantro Ranch
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Enjoy a delicious and refreshing BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad with Cilantro Ranch! Perfect for meal prep, try this easy recipe today!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup favorite 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 clove garlic (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Marinate 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs in your favorite BBQ sauce for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and fully cooked.
  3. While the chicken cooks, blend together ½ cup low-fat buttermilk, ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup packed cilantro leaves, 1 chopped garlic clove, and a jalapeño (if using) in a food processor until smooth to make the cilantro ranch dressing.
  4. Chop the romaine lettuce and prepare other salad ingredients: halved cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, crushed tortilla chips, shredded carrots, and sliced green onions.
  5. In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients along with the sliced cooked chicken. Drizzle with cilantro ranch dressing and toss gently before serving.

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