Amy's BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad
Amy's BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad layers juicy grilled-style chicken over red and green leaf lettuces with sweet corn, black beans, and crunchy fried onions. A creamy ranch–barbecue dressing ties it all together with smoky sweetness and tang, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing lunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Amy's BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 30
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Grill the chicken on the preheated grill until the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the heat, let cool, and slice.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, tomato, cilantro, corn, and black beans. Top with the grilled chicken slices and French fried onions.
- 4
In a small bowl, stir together the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce. Serve on the side as a dipping sauce or toss with the salad to coat.
- Calories 339.35 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 20.18 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 29.84 g 11%
- Total Fat 16.36 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 1.93 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 42.66 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 545.31 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 3.91 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 10.38 g --
- Added Sugars 4.83 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 117.72 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.37 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 246.3 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 203.28 mcg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin C 7.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Amy's BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Black Beans, Chicken Breast, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 339.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Amy's BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Black Beans, Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, Fried Onions. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Amy's BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 339.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Amy's BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Amy's BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad healthy?
- Amy's BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 339.35 calories and 20.18 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 545.31 mg (24% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.93 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.83 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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