Description
A bold and satisfying salad featuring honey barbecue glazed chicken, crisp lettuce, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and a creamy dressing that ties everything together.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked and chopped chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup creamy dressing
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
- In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce and honey until smooth.
- Lightly oil the skillet to prevent sticking.
- Cook the chicken, then coat it in the honey barbecue mixture until evenly glazed.
- Allow the sauce to caramelize slightly on the chicken for enhanced flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, corn, cherry tomatoes, and green onions. Add the glazed chicken and drizzle with creamy dressing.
- Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Add dressing gradually to avoid overdressing the salad.
- Use fresh corn when possible for better flavor.
- Keep dressing separate if storing leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: honey barbecue chicken salad, bbq chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, easy salad recipe, chicken bowl