Dinner for 6

Southwest Barbecue Chicken Salad

Name: Southwest Barbecue Chicken Salad
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 3 tbsp water; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp molasses; 1 tbsp yellow mustard; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional); 2 corn tortillas; 1 tbsp canola oil; 6 cups romaine lettuce; 15 oz black beans; 1/2 cup frozen corn; 6 cocktail tomatoes; 1 avocado; 1/4 red onion; 2 limes; 1/4 cup homemade ranch dressing; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

$11.76for 440 minServes 6

Grilled chicken, black beans, corn, vegetables, and avocado fill a romaine salad with homemade barbecue and ranch dressing.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Tortillas$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical	1.25	$2.99Typical price
	Canned beans$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.25Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical	1.9 lb	$3.73Typical price
	Avocados$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
	Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.37Typical price
	Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.63

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupVinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilRelish, dressings, steak sauce

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Swap Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.94 per serving$11.76 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tbsp water
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp molasses
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
2 corn tortillas
1 tbsp canola oil
6 cups romaine lettuce
15 oz black beans
1/2 cup frozen corn
6 cocktail tomatoes
1 avocado
1/4 red onion
2 limes
1/4 cup homemade ranch dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps

Simmer the ketchup, vinegar, water, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan for 8 minutes.
Heat a grill to medium-high, about 400 F, and grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F.
Brush the chicken with the barbecue sauce, then grill it for 1 minute per side.
Brush the tortillas with oil and grill them for 1 minute per side, then cut them into strips.
Toss the romaine, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
Slice the chicken and add it to the salad with the lime juice, ranch dressing, and tortilla strips.

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