Best 8 Spicy Barbecue Chicken Salad Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our Spicy Barbecue Chicken Salad, a harmonious blend of smoky, tangy, and refreshing flavors. This salad is a delightful combination of succulent chicken, crisp vegetables, and a delectable dressing that packs a punch.

The star of the show is the perfectly cooked chicken, marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and grilled to perfection. We've also included a vegetarian option for those who prefer a meatless meal. The dressing is a symphony of tangy barbecue sauce, creamy mayonnaise, and a hint of spice that brings all the elements together.

To complement the chicken and dressing, we've added a variety of crisp and refreshing vegetables. Crunchy shredded cabbage, crisp red onion, and juicy grape tomatoes provide a textural contrast to the tender chicken. For an extra crunch, we've tossed in some chopped celery and red bell pepper.

To take this salad to the next level, we've included a selection of additional recipes that will elevate your dining experience. Try our homemade barbecue sauce for a smoky and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the chicken. For a creamy and tangy dressing, our ranch dressing is a must-try. And if you're looking for a side dish that packs a punch, our spicy ranch dressing is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Whether you're firing up the grill for a backyard barbecue or preparing a quick and easy weeknight meal, our Spicy Barbecue Chicken Salad is the perfect choice. With its combination of bold flavors and textures, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY BBQ CHICKEN



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The traditional BBQ sauce for grilled chicken (or ribs!) that everyone has had at some point -- very tasty with a little extra personality. You will not regret cooking!

Provided by chefmommyof4

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup ketchup
⅓ cup vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ (5 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce
1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic until tender. Mix in ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Place chicken on grill. Brush constantly with the sauce and cook 8 to 15 minutes on each side, depending on size of piece, until juices run clear. Discard any remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 679.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups shredded chicken
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Splash of hot sauce
Salt
Pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together lime juice, mustard, mayonnaise, hot sauce and salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while constantly stirring with fork. Pour dressing over chicken mixture in large bowl and toss to combine. Serve over greens or as a sandwich.

SPICY BARBECUE CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Spicy Barbecue Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookCol

Categories     Chicken

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
lettuce leaves or hard roll

Steps:

  • In a large bowl toss the first 4 ingredients.
  • In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, dry mustard and hot pepper sauce until well mixed.
  • Stir into chicken mixture.
  • Cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • Serve on lettuce leaves or rolls if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.4, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 86.4, Sodium 431.6, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 6.6, Protein 26.8

SWEET AND SPICY BBQ CHICKEN WITH CORN SALAD



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This BBQ sauce packs a powerful punch of vitamins and antioxidants from the mango, raisins and sundried tomatoes. Try it with grilled pork chops too.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons lowfat plain yogurt
2 cups frozen mango chunks
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
2 small cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 ears corn, shucked
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt
6 cups mixed salad greens
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • To make the smoothies, combine 2 cups of the yogurt, 2 cups ice, 1 cup of the mango and all of the honey in a blender, and blend until very smooth. Divide among four glasses and refrigerate until ready to serve. Rinse out the blender.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Combine the remaining 1 cup mango, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup of the vinegar, the raisins, olive oil, cayenne, tomatoes and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap and microwave until the tomatoes are soft, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly and puree in a blender. Transfer to a small bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons for the dressing, the rest will be used for tossing with the chicken.
  • Place the corn on the grill, cover and cook, turning as needed, until nicely charred, about 10 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
  • Turn the grill down to medium and brush the grates with some of the oil. Toss the chicken thighs with half of the remaining sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Arrange on the grill and cook until nicely marked and the internal temperature registers 170 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 8 to10 minutes per side. Baste a few times with the remaining sauce while grilling.
  • While the chicken cooks, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons yogurt, the reserved 2 tablespoons sauce, the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Toss the mixed greens and carrots together. Divide the chicken, corn and salad among four dinner plates. Drizzle the greens with the reserved dressing. Serve each plate with a mango smoothie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 150 milligrams, Sodium 670 milligrams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 47 grams

SMOKY BBQ CHICKEN SALAD



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2009! Barbecue sauce is the secret ingredient that adds smoky flavor to a hearty chicken salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® ranch & bacon pasta salad mix
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
12 butter lettuce leaves
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding corn during last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Drain pasta and corn; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • In large bowl, stir together Seasoning mix, mayonnaise and barbecue sauce. Stir in pasta, corn, chicken and tomatoes. Line serving plate with lettuce leaves. Top with salad mixture; sprinkle with green onions. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate 1 hour to chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Servings, Sodium 570 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

BBQ CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a great way to use up grilled chicken leftovers. Serve on a bed of greens.

Provided by Deborah Noe

Categories     Salad

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
1 (8.75 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
¼ cup barbeque sauce
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grate. Grill chicken 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and cube.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, celery, red bell pepper, onion, and corn.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the barbeque sauce and mayonnaise. Pour over the chicken and veggies. Stir, and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 473.3 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

AMY'S BARBECUE CHICKEN SALAD



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This is very similar to a salad at a popular restaurant near my house. I loved it there and decided to make it at home. It's one of my favorite salads to make now!

Provided by AMYEH

Categories     Salad

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 head red leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn
1 head green leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn
1 fresh tomato, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (2.8 ounce) can French fried onions
½ cup Ranch dressing
½ cup barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and cook 6 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and slice.
  • In a large bowl, mix the red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, tomato, cilantro, corn, and black beans. Top with the grilled chicken slices and French fried onions.
  • In a small bowl, mix the Ranch dressing and barbeque sauce. Serve on the side as a dipping sauce, or toss with the salad to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 805.4 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

SPICY BARBECUED CHICKEN



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This spicy, saucy chicken is great served with basil-buttered grilled corn on the cob and fresh coleslaw. -Rita Wintrode, Corryton, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chili sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend, divided
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided
2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add chili sauce, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon seasoning blend and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, mix mustard, chili powder and remaining seasoning blend and cayenne; rub over chicken. Lightly coat grill rack with cooking oil., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4 minutes. Turn; grill 4-6 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165°, brushing tops occasionally with chili sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Experiment with different types of barbecue sauce to find your favorite flavor. Most barbecue sauces are made with a tomato base, but there are also many other types available, such as honey-based, mustard-based, and vinegar-based sauces.
  • If you don't have any cooked chicken, you can easily cook some in a skillet or in the oven. Just be sure to cook it until it is cooked through.
  • To make the salad more hearty, you can add other ingredients such as beans, corn, or avocado.
  • For a healthier version of the salad, you can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for later.

Conclusion:

Spicy barbecue chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its smoky, tangy, and spicy flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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