Bbq chicken salad cilantro lime rice bowls

Indulge in the flavorful combination of BBQ chicken on a bed of zesty cilantro lime rice, served in a bowl for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 3-4 cups cooked, chopped chicken
• 1-2 cups BBQ sauce
• 6-8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• Cilantro lime rice
• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
• 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1-2 cups shredded or cubed Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (or a combo)
• 1-2 chopped tomatoes
• 1-2 avocados, pitted and diced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise, light or regular
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine or white vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• Pinch black pepper
• 1/3 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions:

1. Put together all the dressing components in a blender and blend until a smooth mixture forms. Chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it (you can prepare it in advance and keep it refrigerated for a few weeks).
2. Mix the chicken with the BBQ sauce until the chicken is completely covered with the sauce.
3. Create the salad bowls by putting lettuce at the base of each bowl (or plate). Add cilantro lime rice, corn, black beans, red onion, BBQ chicken, cheese, tomatoes, and avocados on top.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve.

Summary:

• Calories: 4869 kcal
• Fat: 279 g
• Protein: 199 g
• Carbs: 415 g
• Potassium: 7646 mg
• Magnesium: 630 mg