BBQ Ranchero Chicken Salad Recipe
A filling chicken salad recipe where BBQ-glazed chicken is mixed with tomatoes, red bell pepper, corn, and black beans. The chicken is lightly seasoned, cooked, then coated in barbecue sauce before tossing with the veggies. Let it chill for a few minutes so the flavors settle. BBQ Ranchero Chicken Salad ingredients and how to make it are right here.
Ingredients
For the salad
Step-by-Step Method
Season the chicken
Pat the chicken dry. Sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin.
Cook in a skillet
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil if you like. Cook the chicken 5–7 minutes per side, turning as needed, until fully cooked through.
Coat with BBQ sauce
Lower the heat, add the barbecue sauce, and turn the chicken until it’s evenly glazed. Cook 1–2 minutes more to slightly thicken the sauce.
Rest and slice
Move the chicken to a board. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice or dice so it stays juicy.
Mix the salad
In a large bowl, combine tomato, red bell pepper, corn, black beans, olives, and green onions. Add the BBQ chicken and toss gently.
Chill and serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill for about 10 minutes, then serve.

