Garlic and Lime BBQ Chicken Salad


DTF Federal Way

A colorful and tasty salad with grilled chicken marinated in lime and garlic, served on a bed of mixed greens with cucumber, red onion, cilantro, feta cheese, and BBQ sauce drizzled on top.

Ingredients:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade

Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour half of the marinade over them

Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat

Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked

While grilling, baste the chicken with the remaining marinade for added flavor

Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips

In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and feta cheese

Add the grilled chicken strips on top of the salad

Drizzle BBQ sauce over the salad and toss gently to combine

Serve the Garlic and Lime BBQ Chicken Salad on plates, garnished with lime wedges

Enjoy your flavorful and refreshing BBQ chicken salad


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