Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad
This BBQ chicken salad combines tender chicken with crisp celery, sweet corn, red bell pepper, and red onion for a fresh, crunchy bite. A tangy dressing of barbecue sauce and fat-free mayonnaise brings smoky sweetness and creamy richness, making it a flavorful choice for a casual lunch, picnic, or summer gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 47
- Heart Health
- 29
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the grill to high heat.
- 2
Lightly oil the grate. Grill the chicken for 10 minutes on each side, or until the juices run clear. Remove from the heat, cool, and cube.
- 3
In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, celery, red bell pepper, onion, and corn.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce and mayonnaise. Pour over the chicken and vegetables. Stir, then chill until ready to serve.
- Calories 240.86 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 28.36 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 14.76 g 5%
- Total Fat 7.5 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.79 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 74.69 mg High 25%
- Sodium 361.9 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.36 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 9.77 g --
- Added Sugars 4.41 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 27.42 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 317.41 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 39.27 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 51.75 mg Good Source 58%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad is an American dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Celery, Chicken Breast, and Corn. Each serving provides about 240.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Celery, Chicken Breast, Corn, Mayonnaise. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 240.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad healthy?
- Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 240.86 calories and 28.36 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 361.9 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.41 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Celery, Corn 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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