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Barbecue Lime Southwest Chicken Salad

Zesty Barbecue Lime Southwest Chicken Salad for Meal Prep

This Barbecue Lime Southwest Chicken Salad combines smoky flavors with a fresh twist, perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Skinless Chicken Breasts Can use rotisserie chicken for time-saving
  • 1 can Black Beans Drain and rinse to lower sodium
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Fresh, frozen, or canned all work
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Diced for distribution
  • 1 piece Jalapeños Remove seeds for less heat
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Slice thinly
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Or substitute with parsley
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Skip for dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce Choose your favorite brand
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Add to preference

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Poach skinless chicken breasts in water or broth over medium heat for 15-18 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and let cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, lime juice, and spices until smooth.
  3. Add shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro to the dressing. Toss until well-coated.
  4. Cover salad tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for meal prep, stores well, and flavors improve after chilling.

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