Bbq Chicken And Chipotle Salad Recipe

This wildly popular recipe, originally from Chiffonade Chef on the FC site and featured in Gourmet Magazine, is a flavor explosion! Incredibly easy and unbelievably tasty, this BBQ chicken and chipotle salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready to experience a perfect blend of smoky chipotle, tangy BBQ, and juicy chicken, all tossed in a vibrant salad. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual get-together!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 407.9 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 4.9 (37 Reviews)
Bbq Chicken And Chipotle Salad 107

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bbq Chicken And Chipotle Salad

  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1-2 chipotle chiles in adobo (finely chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper (any color), finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce or 1 head butter lettuce
  • 1 crusty baguette

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How to Make Bbq Chicken And Chipotle Salad

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup BBQ sauce and 1/4 cup mayonnaise.
  2. Finely chop 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to your spice preference) and whisk into the dressing.
  3. Remove bones from 1.5 cups cooked chicken (about 1.5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts) and cut the meat into 1/2-inch pieces.
  4. Finely chop 1/3 cup red onion.
  5. Finely chop 1/2 cup bell pepper (any color) and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro. Add to the dressing along with the chicken and onion.
  6. Gently toss to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  7. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately in crisp lettuce cups (Romaine or butter lettuce work well) and alongside a crusty baguette for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

35g

Carbs

3g