Barbecue Chicken And Grape Salad Food

BBQ CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the pounded chicken breast with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill on one side for 4 minutes, flip, brush the grilled sides with barbecue sauce, then grill the other side for 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove to a serving plate and brush the other grilled side with barbecue sauce. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
• Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or measuring cup with a spout, stir together the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce. Taste and adjust the ratio as desired.
• In a large serving bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, beans, Mexicorn, red onion, and chopped chicken. Drizzle the salad with dressing, then toss to lightly coat. Serve immediately, topped with crushed tortilla chips and cilantro.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES AND PECANS

Steps:

• Combine all salad ingredients in bowl and mix well.
• This works great with rotisserie chicken from the deli counter!

AMY'S BARBECUE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and cook 6 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and slice.
• In a large bowl, mix the red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, tomato, cilantro, corn, and black beans. Top with the grilled chicken slices and French fried onions.
• In a small bowl, mix the Ranch dressing and barbeque sauce. Serve on the side as a dipping sauce, or toss with the salad to coat.

BARBECUE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 ̊. For the chicken: Pour the barbecue sauce into a medium saucepan, then add the apricot preserves and grate in the garlic. Heat the mixture over medium heat until piping hot. Remove 1/3 cup sauce to a bowl and set aside for when the chicken is done.
• Line a baking sheet with foil and add the chicken breasts skin-side up. Brush 1 tablespoon of sauce over each breast, then sprinkle each with 1⁄2 teaspoon salt.
• Roast the chicken in the oven for about 35 minutes, brushing each breast with about 1 tablespoon of sauce a couple of times. When the chicken is done, a thermometer inserted into the center will reach 165 ̊. Brush the chicken with the reserved sauce; let cool.
• For the salad: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the corn and cook until heated through, 5 minutes. Add the black beans and lime juice and cook until hot, 2 minutes.
• Slice the chicken off the bone. Toss the lettuce, cilantro, tomatoes, avocado and corn-bean mixture in a large bowl;toss with the ranch dressing. Divide the salad among bowls and top with the chicken.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH APRICOT GLAZE, HOMEMADE MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE AND GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, the mustards and salt and pepper, to taste, in a bowl. Slowly whisk in about the olive oil and until emulsified. Taste; whisk in a few more tablespoons olive oil, if desired.
• For the grape salad: Prepare the grill for direct grilling.
• Brush the chiles with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until charred on all sides. Remove to a bowl, cover and let steam for 15 minutes. Remove the skins and coarsely chop. Transfer to a bowl and add the grapes, chardonnay vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the chicken: Whisk together the apricot jam and vinegar. Season with salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
• Brush the chicken on both sides with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until the first side is golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes. Turn, brush with the glaze and sprinkle on the thyme. Cook until just cooked through, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a serving platter.
• To serve, top with the grape salad, then the watercress and finally the almonds. Drizzle with the vinaigrette.

BARBECUE CHICKEN AND GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°; combine onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and ½ teaspoon salt; sprinkle over chicken.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick oven-proof skillet over med-high heat; add in chicken; saute 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
• Wrap handle of skillet in foil; bake chicken in oven for 10 minutes or until done.
• Remove chicken from pan and refrigerate until chilled; chop into bite-sized pieces.
• Combine ¼ teaspoon salt, green grapes, and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl; add in chopped chicken; toss to coat.
• Sprinkle salad with walnuts.

CHARLIE'S FAMOUS CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients; chill.
• Serve with just about anything- crackers, chips, rolls, bread or bagel.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES AND TARRAGON

Steps:

• Sprinkle pulled chicken meat with garlic salt. Mix mayonnaise and milk. Add lemon juice, mustard, tarragon and pepper; mix well. Toss chicken, grapes, almonds and green onions in large bowl. Add mayonnaise mixture and mix well. Portion 1 cup per serving on lettuce-lined plate. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon parsley.