Southwest BBQ Chicken Salad

Southwest BBQ Chicken Salad

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

193kcal

Sugar

Sugar

6g

Fat

Fat

4g

Fiber

Fiber

2g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

3g

Protein

Protein

10g

Carbs

Carbs

13g

Sodium

Sodium

420mg

Ingredients

- 6 boneless, skinless Chicken thighs
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 1/2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 3 cups firmly packed, chopped Spring greens mix
- 3 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Yellow corn kernels
- 1 cup rinsed and drained Black beans
- 3/4 cup Shredded cheese
- 1 handful roughly chopped Cilantro leaves
- 3/4 cup Ranch dressing
- 1 cup crushed Tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 pitted, peeled, and diced Avocados

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Season 6 boneless, skinless Chicken thighs with 1/2 tsp Kosher salt, 1/2 tsp Black pepper, 1 tsp Onion powder, 1 tsp Garlic powder, and 1 tsp Paprika.
3. Arrange Chicken thighs on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven.
4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until cooked through.
5. Cut the cooked Chicken into dice and return to the baking sheet.
6. Pour 1 1/2 cups Barbecue sauce over the Chicken.
7. Reduce oven temperature to 120°C (250°F) and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes.
8. Combine 3 cups Spring greens mix, 3 cups Romaine lettuce, 1 cup Yellow corn kernels, 1 cup Black beans, 3/4 cup Shredded cheese, and 1 handful Cilantro leaves in a large bowl.
9. Toss with 3/4 cup Ranch dressing.
10. Top the salad with the cooked Chicken, 1 cup Tortilla chips, and 1 1/2 Avocados.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

56% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

127% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

4% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

2% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

2% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

127% of RDI

Folate

Folate

40% of RDI

Good to know

Avocado is optional. Use whole wheat tortilla chips for a healthier option. Ensure black beans are well rinsed to reduce sodium content.