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Light and Creamy Barbecue Chicken Salad is made with Greek yogurt, barbecue sauce, yellow onion and a few simple seasonings to create a chicken salad that you will want to eat all year long!
With the summer season upon us, I’m excited to share more light and tasty recipes with you. June is National Dairy Month and I teamed up with the American Dairy Association Mideast to share this light and creamy barbecue chicken salad recipe. The recipe combines a few simple ingredients to create a fun twist on a classic summer meal. Shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, Greek yogurt and seasonings are mixed together and layered with fresh lettuce and pineapple. Pack the chicken salad for a picnic or serve at a backyard barbecue. Kids and adults will love this simple recipe packed with flavor!
One of my favorite memories with the American Dairy Association Mideast was touring dairy farms as part of the Ohio Dairy Adventure. We met the Indoes, diary farmers from Lodi, Ohio, who milk about 75 cows and farmed over five generations. Visit Drink-Milk.com to take a look inside the milking parlor with Bill Indoe to see how cows are milked. Or take a virtual tour of the Andreas family’s dairy farm in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Farming since 1881, they currently milk 1,200 Holstein cows and farm about 3,500 acres.
To meet Ohio and West Virginia dairy farmers, learn more about how farmers care for their cows and follow milk’s journey from farm to fridge, visit Drink-Milk.com, and follow the American Dairy Association Mideast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
One serving of milk, cheese or yogurt provides 8 grams of high-quality protein and a powerful package of 9 essential nutrients. Experts recommend 3 servings of low fat or fat-free dairy foods every day. I love lightening up my favorite dishes with Greek yogurt! Six ounces of Greek yogurt typically contains 14 to 17 grams of protein. It also adds a creaminess and slight tanginess that I love.
Go ahead, add dairy to your favorite meal and try this barbecue chicken salad.
If you love chicken salad, try this flavorful Hawaiian Chicken Salad for a taste of the tropics!
Light and Creamy Barbecue Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 whole garlic clove
- 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce + more as desired
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Fill a 3 to 3.5-quart sauce pan full of water. Add the chicken breasts and garlic clove. Bring to a full boil and then turn off the heat and cover the pot. After 12 minutes, remove one of the breasts and cut into the thickest part to check to see if they are done (they should be cooked through and register at least 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer). If there is any pink, return to the pot for another 15 minutes. Drain chicken through a colander, discard the garlic clove and cool slightly.
- Chop or shred the chicken into small pieces. Add the chicken and onion to a large bowl and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, barbecue sauce, honey, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Add the yogurt mixture to the large bowl with the chicken mixture and toss well to combine. Add more barbecue sauce, as desired. Serve on bread with sliced pineapple and greens or layer over a salad. Serve immediately or store chicken salad in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This post was created in partnership with ADAMideast. As always, all opinions are my own.
I love chicken salad! I always make it if I have any leftover chicken on hand. Served on the croissants is a perfect idea. These look great! 😀
I LOVE the flavors in this! And any chicken salad on a a croissant is my favorite chicken salad!
Love that you used greek yogurt in chicken salad! I’d love to have this waiting for me for lunch!