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Summer Coleslaw BBQ Chicken Salad

Summertime Delight: Summer Coleslaw BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe

Enjoy a refreshing Summer Coleslaw BBQ Chicken Salad featuring grilled chicken and vibrant veggies. Perfect for summer gatherings!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Montreal Chicken Seasoning or preferred poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce homemade or sugar-free options are great
For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Slaw Mix (Cabbage and Carrots) can substitute with kale or pre-packaged coleslaw mix
  • 2 cups Romaine Lettuce iceberg lettuce can be used
  • 1 cup Corn (Grilled) canned corn can be used
  • 1 small Red Onion
  • 2 stalks Green Onions
  • 1 medium Jalapeño or any preferred bell pepper
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Coleslaw Dressing can substitute with sour cream or lighter vinaigrette
For the Toppings
  • 2 medium Avocados no substitutions recommended
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese feta cheese can be used
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds pumpkin seeds can also work
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro can substitute with parsley

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grill Brush

Method
 

Grilling the Chicken
  1. Preheat your grill to 450℉ (230℃).
  2. Toss chicken thighs with olive oil and season with Montreal chicken seasoning.
  3. Grill the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  4. Brush BBQ sauce on the thighs, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Assembling the Salad
  1. Combine slaw mix and romaine lettuce in a large bowl, adding desired Greek yogurt dressing.
  2. Grill corn until lightly charred, then prepare toppings: slice avocados, chop onions, and dice jalapeño.
  3. Plate the salad, topping it with grilled corn, jalapeño, avocado, and sliced BBQ chicken.
  4. Garnish with blue cheese, sunflower seeds, and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing due to texture changes.

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