BBQ Chicken & Ranch Broccoli Salad

Yield: 4 serving

Per Serving: 1 leaner, 1 healthy fat, 3 green, 3 condiments

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4, (6-oz.) raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 tbsp no sugar added BBQ seasoning

• 6 cups broccoli florets

• ¾ cup reduced-fat Greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp regular mayo

• 1 tbsp homemade ranch seasoning (recipe below)

Homemade Ranch Seasoning

• 2 tbsp dried parsley

• 1 tbsp dried dill

• 1 tbsp dried chives

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp onion powder

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat grill.

2. Pound chicken to even thickness, and season with BBQ seasoning.

3. Grill chicken until internal temperature of 165⁰F, about 4 to 6 minutes per side depending on the thickness.

4. To make the homemade ranch seasoning: in a spice grinder, combine all of the dried herbs and spices and pulse 5 to 7 times to enhance the taste and texture of the seasoning mix. Alternatively, you can mix all of the dried herbs and spices in a bowl. Store in an air-tight container until ready to use.

5. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, yogurt, mayo, and ranch seasoning. Toss well.

6. Each serving should have 6 ounces cooked chicken and 1½ cups broccoli salad.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 290 calories, 10g fat, 8g carbohydrate, 41g protein