Grilled Chicken BBQ Salad

This vibrant dish transforms simple ingredients into a textured meal that balances smoky barbecue flavors with fresh, crisp vegetables. The chicken is tossed in a creamy, herb-infused dressing featuring yogurt and lemon, then topped with crunchy fried tortilla strips and juicy diced tomatoes. It offers a perfect mix of tender protein, cool dressing, and hot crunch, making it ideal for summer gatherings or a hearty lunch. The combination of sweet-spicy barbecue sauce and garden-fresh herbs creates a complex flavor profile that is both comforting and refreshing. Serve it family-style for a shareable, satisfying experience that feels gourmet yet remains approachable for weeknight cooking.

Cooking Method: Grilling

Cuisine: American

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 2062.8

Description

This vibrant dish transforms simple ingredients into a textured meal that balances smoky barbecue flavors with fresh, crisp vegetables. The chicken is tossed in a creamy, herb-infused dressing featuring yogurt and lemon, then topped with crunchy fried tortilla strips and juicy diced tomatoes. It offers a perfect mix of tender protein, cool dressing, and hot crunch, making it ideal for summer gatherings or a hearty lunch. The combination of sweet-spicy barbecue sauce and garden-fresh herbs creates a complex flavor profile that is both comforting and refreshing. Serve it family-style for a shareable, satisfying experience that feels gourmet yet remains approachable for weeknight cooking.

Ingredients

lemon juice
garlic, minced
thyme
salt
pepper
cayenne pepper
non-fat plain yogurt
cubed, cooked chicken
thinly sliced green onion
diced celery
seeded and diced fresh tomatoes
cut into 1/4-inch wide strips (about 6 cups)
dry mustard
cold water
mayonnaise
buttermilk
sour cream
apple cider vinegar
thinly sliced scallions (greens and whites)
minced garlic
minced fresh Italian parsley
Worcestershire sauce
minced fresh dill
freshly ground black pepper
olive oil
minced garlic
soy sauce
salt
good quality bottled sweet-and-spicy barbecue sauce

Directions

1
Cut corn tortillas into 1/4-inch wide strips. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet and fry the strips until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Beat in the non-fat plain yogurt until smooth to create the base dressing.
3
Add the cubed cooked chicken, thinly sliced green onions, and diced celery to the yogurt dressing. Gently fold everything together until the chicken is evenly coated.
4
Transfer the chicken mixture to a serving platter or individual bowls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5
While the chicken chills, prepare the barbecue sauce mixture by combining the bottled sweet-and-spicy barbecue sauce with olive oil, 1 1/3 tablespoons minced garlic, soy sauce, and additional salt if needed.
6
If grilling fresh chicken breasts, brush them with the barbecue sauce mixture and grill over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then cube the chicken if not using pre-cooked.
7
Just before serving, gently fold the seeded and diced fresh tomatoes into the chilled chicken mixture to maintain their texture and brightness.
8
Garnish the dish with the crispy fried tortilla strips and a sprinkle of minced fresh parsley and dill. Serve immediately while the tortilla strips are still crunchy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2062.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 158.4g244%
Saturated Fat 28.0g140%
Cholesterol 42.7mg15%
Sodium 2450.0mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 125.2g42%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g46%
Sugars 24.7g
Protein 26.6g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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