BBQ Chicken Salad
RECIPE: https://damndelicious.net/2014/01/03/...
BBQ Chicken Salad - Smoky BBQ chicken, corn, tomatoes, black beans, avocado + cheese drizzled with homemade Ranch. An instant family favorite!
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 teaspoons BBQ seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
2 ears corn, husks and silk removed
1 head romaine, shredded
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Homemade ranch dressing
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, BBQ seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add chicken to the grill pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside and stir in BBQ sauce until well combined.
3. Add corn to the grill pan, and cook, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 5-10 minutes; let cool before cutting the corn kernels off the cobs.
4. To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large bowl; top with chicken, corn, tomatoes, black beans, avocado, red onion and cheese. Pour the ranch dressing on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.
5. Serve immediately.