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Panera BBQ Chicken Salad

Meghan
Panera BBQ Chicken Salad is filled with chicken, Adobo black bean and corn salsa, French fried onions, and homemade Panera BBQ Ranch Dressing.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

For the Grilled Chicken:

  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

For the Adobo Black Bean and Corn Salsa:

  • 1/2 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup corn (frozen or canned, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 tablespoon red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon jalapenos (finely chopped, approx. 1/4 jalapeno)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin or regular)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (juice from 1/2 lime)
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (see note)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

To Assemble the Salad:

  • romaine lettuce (rinsed and drained)
  • BBQ sauce (homemade or store bought, see note)
  • BBQ Ranch Dressing (homemade or store bought, see note)
  • French fried onions (regular or gluten free)
  • fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions
 

Grill the Chicken:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and line a small baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Lightly brush a grill pan with olive oil and heat to high heat.
  • Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken on each side to create grill marks. Remove chicken to baking sheet and bake until internal temperature reaches at least 165°F, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to a cutting board to rest.
  • Once the chicken is cool, chop into bite size pieces.

Make the Adobo Black Bean and Corn Salsa:

  • Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Assemble the Salad:

  • Add the lettuce to serving bowls. Top with chicken and black bean and corn salsa.
  • Drizzle with BBQ sauce and BBQ Ranch Dressing. Top with French fried onions and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adobo sauce comes in small cans of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
I recommend my Homemade BBQ Sauce and Homemade Panera BBQ Ranch Dressing. If using store bought BBQ sauce and ranch dressing, combine 1/4 cup BBQ sauce with 1/2 cup ranch (1 part BBQ sauce with 2 parts ranch). 
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Keyword chicken, gluten free, main dish, salad