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Honey Barbecue Chicken Salad


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: serves 4

Description

This salad is all about balance — smoky-sweet chicken, crisp greens, creamy avocado, and a zesty yogurt dressing that ties it all together. It’s fresh, satisfying, and loaded with protein, making it perfect for lunch or a light dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

 


Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce

2 tsp honey

For the Salad:

4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1 avocado, cubed

1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup green onions, sliced

1 avocado, cubed

1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup green onions, sliced

1/2 cup corn

23 tbsp chopped cilantro

For the Dressing:

1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp water

1 tbsp honey

23 garlic cloves, minced

Squeeze of fresh lemon

Salt & pepper, to taste


Instructions

Season chicken with onion powder, chili powder, Old Bay, and pepper.

 

Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until browned and cooked through.

 

Add BBQ sauce and honey, stirring to coat. Cook for 2–3 more minutes.

 

In a large bowl, combine romaine, avocado, tomatoes, green onion, corn, and cilantro.

 

In a separate bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.

 

Toss salad with dressing, top with warm BBQ chicken, and serve immediately.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~420
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 36g