Best 7 Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad Recipes

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Grilled chicken chopped salad is a refreshing, flavorful, and healthy dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It's packed with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing. With so many variations to choose from, you're sure to find a grilled chicken chopped salad recipe that you'll love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD



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Layered desserts always grab my family's attention, but salads? Not so much. I wondered if I could get everyone on board by presenting a healthy salad in an eye-catching way. I'm happy to say that it worked. -Christine Hadden, Whitman, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound chicken tenderloins
6 tablespoons zesty Italian salad dressing, divided
2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1 medium red onion, quartered
2 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1 bunch romaine, chopped
1 medium cucumber, chopped
Additional salad dressing, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss chicken with 4 tablespoons dressing. Brush zucchini and onion with remaining 2 tablespoons dressing., Place corn, zucchini and onion on a grill rack over medium heat; close lid. Grill zucchini and onion 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill corn 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink., Cut corn from cobs; cut zucchini, onion and chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or other glass bowl, layer romaine, cucumber, grilled vegetables and chicken. If desired, serve with additional dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 small head napa cabbage (about 1 pound), cut into bite-size pieces
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 pound snow peas, cut crosswise into thirds
Kosher salt
1/2 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, honey mustard and ginger in a medium bowl, then add the vegetable and sesame oils in a slow stream, whisking until combined. Toss the chicken with 1/4 cup of the dressing in another bowl; let marinate 10 minutes at room temperature. Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard the marinade) and grill until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the cabbage, carrot, scallions and snow peas with the remaining dressing in a large bowl. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch pieces and toss with the salad. Season with salt. Top with the chow mein noodles.
  • Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489, Fat 35 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 94 milligrams, Sodium 492 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 30 grams

CHOPPED GRILLED CHICKEN KELAGUEN MANNOK



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 10h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups soy sauce
1 1/2 cups sugar cane vinegar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, skin on
4 cups sliced green onions
1 cup small-diced yellow onion
1 1/2 cups fresh grated coconut
8 Thai bird's eye chile peppers, stemmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper and sliced onion in a large bowl. Add the chicken and cover the bowl. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to overnight to marinate.
  • Prepare a charcoal grill with natural mesquite charcoal to high heat. Grill the chicken for 10 minutes, then rearrange the pieces to make grill marks and grill 10 more minutes. Flip and cook for a final 10 minutes.
  • Arrange the chicken on a sheet pan and cool in the refrigerator, about an hour.
  • Chop the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the green onions, diced yellow onion, coconut, chile pepper and lemon juice. Toss to combine. Refrigerate.
  • Serve cold.

GRILLED CHICKEN CITRUS SALAD



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This is a wonderful refreshing summer recipe. Very good! A must try.

Provided by WAILAKIJACKIE

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup orange juice
¼ cup lime juice
2 shallots, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon white sugar
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 oranges - peeled, segmented, and chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, shallots, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and sugar. Pour 1/2 of this mixture into a large, resealable plastic bag, and add the chicken breasts. Seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Refrigerate the remaining dressing.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. In a large salad bowl, toss romaine lettuce with oranges, celery, and green onions. Set aside.
  • Lightly oil grate, and place chicken on grill. Discard the marinade from the chicken. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes each side, or until juices run clear when pierced with a fork. Remove chicken from grill, and slice into thin strips.
  • Toss salad with reserved dressing, and top with sliced chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 112.6 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

SPICED CHICKEN KEBABS WITH CHOPPED SALAD & FLATBREADS



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Marinate chicken in yogurt, spices and lemon zest, then grill to make these flavourful chicken skewers. Serve in flatbreads with salad and cucumber yogurt

Provided by Claire Thomson

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4 (makes 8 skewers)

Number Of Ingredients 13

200g Greek yogurt
½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
2 green cardamom pods, pods bashed and seeds finely ground (optional)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
pinch of chilli flakes, or to taste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lemon, zested and halved
640g pack diced chicken thighs
1 cucumber, peeled, ½ coarsely grated, ½ finely chopped
1 Little Gem lettuce, thinly sliced
4 flatbreads
hot sauce, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine half the yogurt with the spices, half the garlic, the lemon zest and ½ tsp salt. Tip in the chicken and stir well to coat. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 mins or overnight.
  • Mix the grated cucumber and the remaining garlic into the remaining yogurt, then season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Set aside in the fridge.
  • Mix the finely chopped cucumber and lettuce together, then squeeze over one of the lemon halves and season with a good pinch of salt. Cut the remaining lemon half into quarters. Heat the grill to high or a large griddle pan over a high heat.
  • Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto metal skewers, put on a tray and cook under a hot grill or in the griddle pan for 10-12 mins, turning often to ensure it cooks evenly and is charred in places. Warm the flatbreads under the grill or in a toaster.
  • Serve the chicken in the flatbreads with the chopped salad and cucumber yogurt. Drizzle with hot sauce before serving, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 722 calories, Fat 46 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 2.8 milligram of sodium

SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN



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"I feel like I am serving fine restaurant-quality food with this dish," writes Dianna Wissinger of Lawrenceburg, Indiana. "Every single guest asked for the recipe when I made it for a get-together."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 cups shredded romaine
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first nine ingredients. Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add 6 tablespoons vinaigrette. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining vinaigrette until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut into strips. , In a large bowl, combine the romaine, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, walnuts, chicken and reserved vinaigrette; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD



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The key to this glorious chopped salad is the chicken, which is marinated in lime vinaigrette dressing and then grilled to tender, juicy perfection.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.)
1 pkg. (10 oz.) torn romaine lettuce
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 avocado, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 cup slivered red onions
1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

  • Pour 1/3 cup dressing over chicken in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
  • Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F).
  • Meanwhile, combine remaining dressing with all remaining ingredients except cheese in large bowl.
  • Slice chicken; place over salad. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your salad shine. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tender chicken.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken is dry and tough. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 8 minutes per side.
  • Let the chicken cool before chopping it: This will help to prevent the salad from getting watery.
  • Use a variety of textures and flavors: Include a mix of crunchy, soft, sweet, and savory ingredients to create a salad that is interesting and satisfying.
  • Dress the salad lightly: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing will overwhelm the other flavors in the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Salad is best when it is fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store the dressing and chicken separately and assemble the salad just before serving.

Conclusion:

Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad is a healthy, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a grilled chicken chopped salad that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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