This crisp salad with warm chicken features a shortcut dressing that takes literal seconds to stir up. Thin some sour cream with a bit of vinegar and water and season with fresh herbs, salt and pepper, and it’s ready to go. Add some dill for stronger ranch vibes or a bit of chipotle for a spicy smokey twist.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Active: | 40 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus more for the grill
- 4 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts (7 to 8 ounces each)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 5 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 large ears of corn
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 large hearts romaine, sliced into ribbons
- 1 heart celery, thinly sliced including leaves
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium and oil the grates. Drizzle 1 teaspoon vegetable oil over the chicken; season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Stir together the sour cream, vinegar, chives, a pinch of salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper; thin with a little water to make a pourable dressing. Refrigerate until ready to use. Cover the red onion with ice water in a bowl.
- Brush the corn with the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Grill the corn and chicken, turning occasionally, until the corn is charred on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes, and the chicken is just cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes; during the last 5 to 7 minutes, begin brushing the chicken with the barbecue sauce, turning and brushing several times. Remove to a cutting board and brush the chicken with sauce one last time, then let rest 5 minutes. Slice the chicken.
- Drain the red onion and cut the kernels off the corn. Toss the lettuce, red onion, corn, celery, cheese, dressing and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Divide among plates or bowls and top with the chicken.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 560 |
| Total Fat | 23 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 10 grams |
| Cholesterol | 160 milligrams |
| Sodium | 840 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 34 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 grams |
| Sugar | 18 grams |
| Protein | 54 grams |
Reviews
Super easy and tasty!