BBQ Chicken Salad

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Weight Watchers BBQ Chicken Salad is a mouth-tempting and nutritious salad option. It’s good for those who want to eat healthy food without sacrificing flavors and diet. This salad is a great combination of fresh veggies, low-fat salad dressing, and fat-free cooked chicken. It is a satisfying and fulfilling recipe. You can make this salad within minutes and with minimal effort. This Weight Watchers BBQ Chicken Salad is a simple but tasty recipe that is high-protein (30 grams) and high in carbs (22 grams). It is a superb serving choice for dinner as well as lunch. You can modify the salad items according to your diet needs and tastes. You should try this salad if you are craving a delicious food that manages your health and cravings. Let’s start the recipe.

EQUIPMENT:

  • One meat hammer
  • Nonstick pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Chopping board
  • A sharp knife
  • Cooking pot
  • Microwave oven
  • Two separate plates

INGREDIENTS:

  • Boneless fat-free chicken breast 8 oz.
  • Half a teaspoon of reduced sodium Montreal Chicken seasoning
  • Chopped Romaine Lettuce 2 cups
  • Small and diced size tomatoes 2
  • One husked corn on the cobb
  • Light Ranch dressing 2 tbsp
  • BBQ sauce 1 tbsp

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preparation of chicken:

  1. First, flatten the hard side of the chicken breast with a meat hammer to ensure equal cooking on each side.
  2. Next, marinate the chicken breast with Montreal Chicken seasoning.
  3. Set aside the marinated chicken for twenty to thirty minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, we will heat the greased (mist with cooking spray) pan over a moderate flame.
  5. Now, add marinated chicken to this hot pan.
  6. Simmer it for approximately six to seven minutes.
  7. During cooking flip every side until it is cooked well in its middle.
  8. Assess the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer.
  9. At the final step of cooking, the inside temperature should be 165 degrees F.
  10. After that, move to a chopping board and cut into thin strips with a knife.

Cooking of Corn:

  1. Microwave corn hub for five to six minutes or until it’s cooked.
  2. You can cook the corn directly in boiling water in a pot.
  3. For this, separate the corn and boil it for six to nine minutes.
  4. After that, set aside the corn.

Preparation of salad:

  1. Arrange the lettuce, cooked corn, tomatoes, and chicken in two separate plates.
  2. Pour BBQ sauce and light ranch dressing over the salad.
  3. The tasty and healthy Weight Watchers BBQ Chicken Salad is ready to serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Serve this salad with whole-grain crackers for a satisfying crunch.
  • Fill the Portobello mushrooms or whole wheat pita bread with the remaining salad.
  • Pair it with a side dish for grilled meats, baked potatoes, or roasted veggies.

TIPS:

Low-sugar sauce:

  • Select low-sugar and good-quality BBQ sauce.

Fresh items:

  • Choose fresh ingredients such as lettuce, chicken, and tomatoes, can make the salad more flavorful and nutritious.

Ranch dressing:

  • Use only a small amount of ranch dressing because it contains a high quantity of fat content and calories.

Smokiness:

  • Add some Smokey items such as diced bacon or chipotle peppers to the salad.

Acidity:

  • You can add lemon juice or Weight Watchers-friendly vinegar to balance the flavors of the salad.

Colorful salad:

  • Add different varieties of items such as veggies, beans, or low-fat sauces.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Fridge:

  • Store each item of salad in different jars. Place the BBQ sauce, light Ranch dressing, cooked chicken, and veggies in separate four closed jars and refrigerate them for four to five days. Before serving, assemble the salad.

Freezer:

  • We can freeze only cooked chicken for one to two months. Other salad items are not suitable for freezing.

FAQs:

Does pre-cooked chicken work well with this salad?

  • Yes, you can use store-bought pre-cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken to make the salad easier.

Which type of BBQ sauce complements salads the best?

  • Use a low-sugar barbecue sauce to maintain a low point value.

Is the salad free of gluten?

  • The salad does not include gluten, but make sure to confirm the ingredients of the ranch dressing and BBQ sauce.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Per Serving Size 1 salad plate
Total Amount 2 servings
Total Calories 241 kcal
Carbohydrates 22 g
Protein 30 g
Sugar 7 g
Total Fat 5 g
Sodium 221 mg
Dietary fiber 4 g

The total Weight Watchers Points per recipe serving is only two (2).