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wendys bbq ranch chicken salad

BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips
  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce (for cooking)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup corn kernels
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce (for drizzling)

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat 1 lb chicken breast strips with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper, then sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  2. Reduce heat to low, add 2 tbsp BBQ sauce to the pan, and toss the chicken for 1 minute until the sauce is thick and glossy. Remove from heat and rest for 3 minutes.
  3. Combine 6 cups romaine and 1 cup iceberg lettuce in a large bowl or on 2 plates. Top with ½ cup grape tomatoes, ½ cup corn kernels, ¼ cup red onion, and ½ cup shredded cheddar.
  4. Slice the rested chicken and lay it over the salad. Drizzle ⅓ cup ranch dressing over everything, then finish with 2 tbsp BBQ sauce in a zigzag across the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

This salad is best assembled right before eating. If you're making it for meal prep, keep the chicken, greens, and dressings in separate containers and put it together at lunchtime. The chicken also makes a solid filling for a wrap the next day if you have leftovers.