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Barbecue Chicken Ranch Salad
Chipotle Buttermilk Ranch
Crispy Shallots
Salad
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 400F. For easier cleanup, line a baking sheet with parchment.
2
Place ½ cup barbecue sauce in a bowl (reserve the rest for later), and brush it onto both sides of the chicken thighs.
3
Bake the chicken for 30 minutes or until the internal temp is 165F. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest before cutting it into bite sized pieces.
4
Add the shallots to a microwave safe bowl and cover them with oil. Microwave the shallots for 5 minutes, then stir them and microwave for another minute. Stir again, microwave another 30 seconds to a minute, stir, and so on until shallots are golden brown but not burnt (about 7-8 minutes total).
5
Using a slotted spoon, remove the shallots and place them on a paper towel lined plate to cool and crisp. Season the shallots with salt.
6
Mix the ranch ingredients together.
7
Place the lettuce, diced cooked chicken, corn, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions in a large salad bowl.
8
Toss the salad with your desired amount of ranch dressing and all of the reserved barbecue sauce.
9
Top the salad with the crispy shallots and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Crispy Shallot Technique 🧅Slice shallots uniformly thin, pat them completely dry, and fry in 325°F oil until golden brown for maximum crispness that won't soften when added to the salad.
- Ranch Dressing Balance ⚖️Make your ranch ahead and let it chill for at least 2 hours—this allows the dried herbs to fully hydrate and bloom, creating a more flavorful dressing than if used immediately.
- Barbecue Chicken Glazing 🍖Apply barbecue sauce only in the final 3-4 minutes of cooking chicken thighs to prevent burning; the residual heat will caramelize it beautifully without charring the exterior.
- Component Temperature Control 🌡️Keep your lettuce, beans, and corn chilled separately until assembly, then add warm barbecue chicken just before serving to create a pleasant temperature contrast without wilting the greens.
- Emulsification Secret 🧈Whisk the buttermilk into your ranch dressing slowly while whisking constantly to create a stable, creamy emulsion that won't separate and ensures a silky texture.
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