Description
A hearty and satisfying BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad, perfect for a meal. It features tender grilled BBQ chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, creamy avocado, and your favorite salad greens, all brought together with a delicious ranch or BBQ dressing. This salad is a flavorful and filling option for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 large eggs, hard-boiled and sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing or BBQ dressing
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken breasts with 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let it rest for a few minutes before dicing.
- While the chicken rests, prepare your salad base. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, crumbled bacon, sliced hard-boiled eggs, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes (if using), and red onion (if using).
- Top the salad with the diced BBQ chicken.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing or BBQ dressing just before serving.
Notes
- You can also bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Feel free to add other vegetables you enjoy, such as corn or black beans.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken marinade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: Approx. 500-600
- Sugar: Approx. 10-15g
- Sodium: Approx. 800-1000mg
- Fat: Approx. 30-40g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8-12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 20-28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 15-20g
- Fiber: Approx. 5-8g
- Protein: Approx. 35-45g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 150-200mg