Barbequed Chicken Salad Spread 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.

CREAMY BBQ CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Stir to mix well.
• Serve chicken salad over a bed of greens, in a lettuce leaf, wrapped in a tortilla, or on top of gluten-free crackers.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

BBQ CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, to taste. Add to skillet and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces. To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large bowl; top with chicken, tomato, corn, beans, onion and cheeses. Pour Ranch dressing and BBQ sauce on top of the salad and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately, topped with tortilla strips.

BARBEQUED CHICKEN SALAD / SPREAD

Steps:

• Cut the cooled chicken breasts into large chunks and place in food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Add onion and process until well mixed. Remove mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in mayonnaise and dressing. Add the diced celery and chill for about 30 minutes. Taste and additional bbq sauce if needed. This makes a flavorful sandwich but may also be eaten on crackers.

BARBECUED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add barbecue sauce. Seal the bag and turn over to coat chicken. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
• Grill chicken, covered, over medium hot heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Or broil for about same amount of time. Cool; cover and refrigerate chicken until chilled. Chop chicken and place in a bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, onion, celery, salt and pepper flakes. Serve on roll or bun with tomato and lettuce. Enjoy!
• Makes 8 servings.

BARBECUED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish; add barbecue sauce. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate overnight., Grill chicken, covered, over medium-high heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Cool; cover and refrigerate chicken until chilled. , Chop chicken; place in a large bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, onion, celery, salt and pepper flakes. Serve on rolls with tomato and lettuce.