Avocado Ranch Salad with BBQ Chicken Recipe

Name: Avocado Ranch Salad with BBQ Chicken Recipe | Taylor Farms
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Taylor Farms Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kit; 2 boneless chicken breasts; 2/3 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 clove garlic, grated

Those familiar with our Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kit are probably quite fond of its robust blend of green cabbage, romaine, carrots, and green onion topped with crisp corn, a zesty taco cheese blend, a bit of cilantro, and the star of the show: our avocado ranch dressing. (And if you’re unfamiliar, now’s the time to get acquainted.) It’s hard to improve on perfection, but if there’s one way to spruce up this already amazing salad, it’s the addition of BBQ-marinated chicken.

So, that’s precisely what we did. And as one would expect, the results are spectacular. You’ll notice we’ve included a recipe for a homemade BBQ marinade if you’re feeling like getting some extra credit, but you’re more than welcome to use your favorite brand of BBQ sauce if you’d like to make this recipe even easier. Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 Taylor Farms Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kit
2 boneless chicken breasts

BBQ Marinade:

2/3 cup ketchup
1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 clove garlic, grated

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients. Place the chicken breasts into a large, sealed plastic bag. Pour 2/3 of the marinade into the bag, coating the chicken. Place the remaining marinade into a container to save for basting later.
Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. Once the chicken has been marinated, sprinkle with salt. Discard the bag and marinade and retrieve the fresh marinade you had reserved earlier.
Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking. Place chicken on the grill. Brush on the chicken every 5-8 minutes, basting well.
Cook for approximately 5-6 minutes per side; the internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees. Remove chicken from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
While the chicken is cooking and resting, prepare the Taylor Farms Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kit.
Slice the chicken and serve on top of the prepared Avocado Ranch salad.

Apple Cider Vinegar Appreciation Post

Let’s take a little time to hone in on a common ingredient in BBQ sauce: Apple cider vinegar. Made from fermented crushed apples, apple cider vinegar is renowned for its numerous nutritional benefits in addition to its many culinary uses. But before we get to the latter, here are just a few examples of what it can do for you:

Weight management: Apple cider vinegar can aid in weight loss by promoting feelings of fullness and reducing calorie intake.
Blood sugar control: It can help stabilize blood sugar levels, making it beneficial for individuals with diabetes or those looking to manage sugar spikes after meals.
Digestive health: Even though it’s acidic, apple cider vinegar may improve digestion and help alleviate heartburn or symptoms stemming from indigestion.
Probiotic properties: While not a probiotic itself, it contains beneficial bacteria that can support gut health.
Rich in antioxidants: Apple cider vinegar is quite high in antioxidants that combat free radicals and reduce oxidative stress.

More Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar

You could probably write an entire book on the many culinary uses for this feisty, overly-matured apple juice. We won’t go that far, but here are some of the more notable ones:

Salad dressings: Apple cider vinegar adds tanginess and depth to salad dressings when combined with ingredients like olive oil, mustard, honey, or herbs.
Marinades: Use it in marinades for meats or vegetables to help tenderize them and enhance the depth of flavor.
Pickling: Apple cider vinegar is a key ingredient in pickling brines, preserving fruits and vegetables.
As a beverage: Dilute apple cider vinegar with sparkling water, then finish with honey and lemon for an extremely refreshing (and healthy!) beverage.
Baking: Incorporate into recipes like bread, cakes, or muffins for added leavening and a subtle tang to complement the flavors.