Ingredients for - BBQ Chicken Salad

1. 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb. total)
2. Kosher salt
3. Freshly ground black pepper
4. 3/4 c. store-bought BBQ sauce, divided
5. 1/3 c. buttermilk
6. 1/4 c. mayonnaise
7. 1/4 c. sour cream
8. 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
9. 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
10. 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
11. 1 tbsp. sliced fresh chives
12. 1/4 tsp. onion powder
13. Pinch of cayenne pepper
14. 2 heads romaine lettuce, thinly sliced (about 8 c.)
15. 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed, drained
16. 1 vine-ripened tomato, finely chopped (about 1 c.)
17. 1 c. shredded Mexican blend cheese
18. 1 c. frozen corn, thawed, drained
19. 1 c. tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
20. 1/4 c. finely chopped red onion

How to cook deliciously - BBQ Chicken Salad

1 . Stage

Place chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet into 1/2"-thick pieces. Transfer chicken to a large bowl; season all over with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Pour 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce over chicken. Turn to coat and let marinate, tossing a few times, at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or cover bowl and refrigerate up to 3 hours. 

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, prepare a grill for medium-high heat; heat 5 minutes (or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat). In a medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, parsley, dill, chives, onion powder, cayenne, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; set dressing aside.

3 . Stage

Grill chicken, basting with marinade, until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

4 . Stage

In a large bowl, toss chicken, lettuce, beans, tomatoes, cheese, corn, tortilla strips, and onion. Drizzle with some of the reserved dressing and remaining 1/4 cup BBQ Sauce and toss again to combine. Serve remaining dressing alongside.