Grilled chicken salad with a tangy lemon BBQ dressing

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• For the Lemon BBQ Dressing:
• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Set aside to cool.
4. Once the chicken has cooled, slice it into thin strips.
5. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss it well to coat all the ingredients.
8. Divide the salad into serving plates and top with the sliced grilled chicken.
9. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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