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Copycat California Pizza Kitchen BBQ chicken chopped salad

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Active Time:1 hr 10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:1 hr 10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:6

Active Time:1 hr 10 mins

Active Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:1 hr 20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:6

Servings:

6

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Ingredients for the Copycat California Pizza Kitchen BBQ chicken chopped salad recipe

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1poundboneless, skinless chicken thighs1tablespooncanola oil¾teaspoonsalt, divided⅓cupreduced-fat plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt¼cupwhole milk1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil1tablespoonlime juice, plus wedges for serving1teaspoondried dill1teaspoondried parsley½teaspoongarlic powder½teaspoononion powder¼teaspoonground pepper⅓cupbarbecue sauce6cupschopped romaine lettuce hearts1(15.5 ounce) canno-salt-added black beans, rinsed1 ½cupsfreshorthawed frozen corn kernels1cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided¼cupfinely chopped fresh basil¼cupfinely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish2smallavocados, cut into 18 slices1cuppeeled jicama strips1cuptortilla strips2cupschopped plum tomatoes

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Ingredients

1poundboneless, skinless chicken thighs

1tablespooncanola oil

¾teaspoonsalt, divided

⅓cupreduced-fat plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt

¼cupwhole milk

1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

1tablespoonlime juice, plus wedges for serving

1teaspoondried dill

1teaspoondried parsley

½teaspoongarlic powder

½teaspoononion powder

¼teaspoonground pepper

⅓cupbarbecue sauce

6cupschopped romaine lettuce hearts

1(15.5 ounce) canno-salt-added black beans, rinsed

1 ½cupsfreshorthawed frozen corn kernels

1cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

¼cupfinely chopped fresh basil

¼cupfinely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish

2smallavocados, cut into 18 slices

1cuppeeled jicama strips

1cuptortilla strips

2cupschopped plum tomatoes

DirectionsPreheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Pat chicken dry with paper towels; brush with canola oil and season both sides evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, turning occasionally, until grill marks appear on both sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large plate; let cool for 15 minutes.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterMeanwhile, whisk yogurt, milk, olive oil, lime juice, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until smooth.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterChop the chicken into bite-size pieces; place in a medium bowl. Add barbecue sauce; toss until well coated.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterCombine lettuce, black beans, corn, 3/4 cup cheese, basil, cilantro and the dressing in a large bowl; toss with tongs until well coated.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterDivide the salad among 6 bowls (about 1 1/2 cups each). Top each with 3 avocado slices, about 3 tablespoons jicama, about 3 tablespoons tortilla strips and 2 teaspoons cheese; add 1/3 cup tomatoes around the edges of each bowl. Top each bowl with 1/2 cup barbecue chicken. Garnish with additional cilantro and serve with lime wedges, if desired.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterTo make aheadRefrigerate dressing (Step 2) in an airtight container for up to 3 days.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023

Directions

Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Pat chicken dry with paper towels; brush with canola oil and season both sides evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, turning occasionally, until grill marks appear on both sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large plate; let cool for 15 minutes.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterMeanwhile, whisk yogurt, milk, olive oil, lime juice, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until smooth.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterChop the chicken into bite-size pieces; place in a medium bowl. Add barbecue sauce; toss until well coated.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterCombine lettuce, black beans, corn, 3/4 cup cheese, basil, cilantro and the dressing in a large bowl; toss with tongs until well coated.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterDivide the salad among 6 bowls (about 1 1/2 cups each). Top each with 3 avocado slices, about 3 tablespoons jicama, about 3 tablespoons tortilla strips and 2 teaspoons cheese; add 1/3 cup tomatoes around the edges of each bowl. Top each bowl with 1/2 cup barbecue chicken. Garnish with additional cilantro and serve with lime wedges, if desired.Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterTo make aheadRefrigerate dressing (Step 2) in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Pat chicken dry with paper towels; brush with canola oil and season both sides evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, turning occasionally, until grill marks appear on both sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large plate; let cool for 15 minutes.

Four chicken thighs on a grilling pan

Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, milk, olive oil, lime juice, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until smooth.

A white sauce mixture in a clear bowl

Chop the chicken into bite-size pieces; place in a medium bowl. Add barbecue sauce; toss until well coated.

Chopped up chicken thigh tossed in barbecue sauce in a clear bowl

Combine lettuce, black beans, corn, 3/4 cup cheese, basil, cilantro and the dressing in a large bowl; toss with tongs until well coated.

Chopped romaine lettuce, black beans and corn tossed together in a clear bowl

Divide the salad among 6 bowls (about 1 1/2 cups each). Top each with 3 avocado slices, about 3 tablespoons jicama, about 3 tablespoons tortilla strips and 2 teaspoons cheese; add 1/3 cup tomatoes around the edges of each bowl. Top each bowl with 1/2 cup barbecue chicken. Garnish with additional cilantro and serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Copycat California Pizza Kitchen BBQ chicken chopped salad

To make ahead

Refrigerate dressing (Step 2) in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)475Calories26gFat36gCarbs30gProtein

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