Best Barbecue Chicken Salad Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD BARBECUE SAUCE AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for 2-zone heat (for a charcoal grill, bank two-thirds of coals over one side of grill and scatter remaining coals over the other side; for a gas grill, set one burner to medium-high heat and the remaining burners to medium-low heat). Clean and lightly oil grate.
• Mix vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, and 1/2 cup mustard in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Season chicken on all sides with 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. salt. Grill chicken skin side down over direct heat, turning halfway through or whenever there is a flare, until lightly charred, 5-8 minutes. Move chicken to cooler part of grill, cover with lid, and continue to grill, turning several times and keeping covered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 140°F, 15-20 minutes. The smaller pieces will go more quickly ,and you can transfer them to a rimmed baking sheet until all pieces are ready.
• Uncover grill and return any pieces from baking sheet back to grill. Using a brush, generously baste chicken with reserved sauce. Continue to grill, turning every 1-2 minutes and basting the other side, until the internal temperature of thickest part of breast registers 155°F and sauce is shiny and lacquered, about 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board as pieces are done (again, the smaller pieces will go more quickly). Let rest 10 minutes before separating drumsticks from thighs and slicing chicken breast in half on a bias.
• While chicken rests, gently toss onions, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl, being careful not to break up onion rounds into rings. Grill over medium-low heat, turning once, until charred on both sides and tender, 10-15 minutes.
• Whisk 2 Tbsp. bean pickling liquid and remaining 2 Tbsp. mustard in a large bowl. Drain beans and add to bowl. Add tomatoes and grilled onions. Toss to combine; season with salt.
• Arrange chicken on a large platter and serve with salad alongside.
• Do Ahead: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

AMY'S BARBECUE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and cook 6 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and slice.
• In a large bowl, mix the red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, tomato, cilantro, corn, and black beans. Top with the grilled chicken slices and French fried onions.
• In a small bowl, mix the Ranch dressing and barbeque sauce. Serve on the side as a dipping sauce, or toss with the salad to coat.

BARBECUE CHICKEN COBB SALAD

Steps:

• In a greased 3-qt. slow cooker, mix barbecue sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder and paprika. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender (a thermometer should read at least 165°)., Remove chicken from slow cooker; cut into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, toss chicken with 1 cup barbecue sauce mixture. Place romaine on a large serving platter; arrange chicken, avocado, vegetables, eggs, bacon and cheese over romaine. Drizzle with dressing.

MACARONI SALAD WITH BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water; shake off the excess.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, barbecue sauce, relish, mustard and sugar in a large bowl. Add the macaroni, chicken, red bell pepper, celery, red onion and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Chill before serving.

BARBECUE BLT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, lemon juice, pepper and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, combine the chicken, tomatoes and celery; stir in dressing. Serve over salad greens; sprinkle with bacon.

BARBECUE RANCH CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl, and pour over the salad. Toss to coat, and chill 1 hour before serving. You can serve this over some shredded lettuce, if desired.

BARBECUE CHICKEN COBB SALAD

Steps:

• Place lettuce in large bowl.
• Cut cucumber in half crosswise and remove seeds.
• Slice cucumber and onion.
• Then cut cucumber slices in half.
• Cut avocado in half lengthwise; remove seed and cut flesh away from skin.
• Dice avocado and tomatoes.
• Arrange cucumber, onion, avocado, tomatoes and cheese in diagonal rows, leaving a row open down center.
• Cover; refrigerate salad until ready to serve.
• Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium coals.
• Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes.
• Thread onto four 12-inch skewers and season with salt and black pepper.
• Place kebabs on grid of grill. Grill, covered, 10-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center, turning occasionally and brushing with barbecue sauce.
• Discard any remaining barbecue sauce.
• Remove chicken from grill; cool slightly and remove from skewers.
• Arrange chicken down center of salad; sprinkle with bacon, if desired.
• Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently and serve immediately.

BARBECUE CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Combine pasta with chicken, bacon, onions and pepper in a large bowl.
• Mix ranch dressing with barbecue sauce and pour over pasta mixture, stirring to coat.
• Garnish with salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese to taste.
• Chill.

BLT BARBECUE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the mayo, bbq sauce, onion, lemon juice, and pepper; cover & refrigerate until ready to serve. Place salad greens on a large serving platter, add tomatoes, chicken, bacon and eggs. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

SPICY BARBECUE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss chicken, celery, onion and relish. Combine mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, mustard and hot pepper sauce until well mixed. Stir in chicken mixture. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serve on lettuce leaves or rolls if desired.

BARBECUE RANCH CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook chicken and barbecue sauce in large skillet on medium-high heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Toss greens with chicken, tomatoes and onions in large bowl.
• Top with dressing and cheese.

ASIAN BARBECUE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• For the poppy seed dressing: Whisk sugar, rice vinegar, onion and mustard powder in a small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Stir in poppy seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
• For the Asian Barbecue Sauce: Whisk hoisin sauce, oil, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper in a small bowl to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.).
• For the Croutons: Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, basil and oregano and stir 1 minute. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute until croutons are golden, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.).
• For Salad: Prepare barbecue to medium high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; brush with oil. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Brush chicken with some Asian barbecue sauce. Grill 1 minutes longer per side. Transfer chicken to work surface; let stand 5 minutes. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick strips.
• Place lettuce and croutons in large bowl. Toss with 1/2 cup dressing. Dived lettuce mixture among 4 plates. Garnish with tomatoes and grilled chicken strips. Drizzle chicken with barbecue sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

BARBECUE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except crackers; cover.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Serve with the crackers.