Copycat Panera BBQ Chicken Salad
Description
Try this Copycat Panera BBQ Chicken Salad—packed with smoky grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and creamy ranch for a delicious homemade meal.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce , chopped (about 1 large head)
- 2 cups Grilled chicken breast, around 12-14 oz total, sliced
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce ,
- 1/2 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup Corn kernels , thawed if frozen or drained if canned
- 1/2 cup Pico de gallo , fresh or store-bought
- 1/4 cup Tortilla strips ,
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup Ranch dressing ,
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through (165°F internal temp). Slice and toss with BBQ sauce. Don’t drown it—just coat enough for flavor.
- Chop romaine lettuce and toss it into a large bowl. This is your base, so go big or go home.
- Drain and rinse black beans, then add them in. Throw in corn kernels (if frozen, thaw first), and a few spoonfuls of fresh pico de gallo.
- Sprinkle shredded white cheddar across the top. Sharp cheddar adds a nice contrast to the sweet BBQ.
- Lay your BBQ-coated grilled chicken on top like a salad boss.
- Toss on crispy tortilla strips for that classic Panera-style texture.
- Finish it off with a generous drizzle of ranch dressing. Or serve it on the side if you’re fancy.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Tongs
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 429mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3224IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg