Sara's Grilled Chicken-Cornbread Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Sara's Grilled Chicken-Cornbread Salad
30 min.
8
701kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with Sara's Grilled Chicken-Cornbread Salad, a dish that strikes the perfect balance between hearty and refreshing! This vibrant salad not only embraces the smoky flavors of grilled chicken thighs and crispy bacon but is also a feast for the eyes with its bright colors and textures.

Imagine sinking your fork into plump, juicy tomatoes that cradle a savory filling of cornbread, succulent chicken, and a medley of fresh vegetables. Each bite offers a delightful crunch from the toasted cornbread and the sweet pop of fresh corn, paired with the aromatic embrace of basil and chives. And let’s not forget the richness of the creamy dressing, which ties all these delicious elements together in a beautifully harmonious balance—all without dairy!

This dish is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a stand-alone side dish that will elevate any meal. Ready in just 30 minutes and serving up to 8 people, Sara's Grilled Chicken-Cornbread Salad is not only quick to prepare but also comforting and satisfying. With its robust flavors and wholesome ingredients, it's sure to impress your family and friends. So grab your apron and let’s create something truly special that everyone will enjoy!

Ingredients

  • slices applewood-smoked bacon 
  • cup shell beans fresh cooked
  • servings smoky chicken thighs 
  • servings garnish: chives fresh chopped
  • ounce just-add-water cornbread mix 
  • tablespoons basil fresh finely sliced
  • cup corn kernels fresh cooked ( 2 ears)
  • 0.3 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper black
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 1.3 cups mayonnaise 
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper diced red
  • large tomatoes 
  • 0.3 cup vidalia sweet minced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Cut bacon into 1/4-inch pieces; cook in a 6 1/2-inch cast-iron skillet until crisp.
  2. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions; pour batter into hot drippings in skillet.
  3. Bake at 425 for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown; cool completely in skillet on a wire rack. Break or cut cornbread into small (about 1-inch) pieces; place on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake cornbread pieces at 425 for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  5. Remove skin and bones from Smoky Chicken Thighs; cut meat into bite-size pieces.
  6. Whisk together mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Gently fold chopped chicken, cornbread, bacon, lima beans, corn, and red bell pepper into mayonnaise mixture.
  7. Cut a 1/4-inch slice from tops of tomatoes; scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a 1/2-inch-thick shell. Spoon about 2/3 cup chicken mixture into each tomato.
  8. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories701kcal
Protein14.63%
Fat67.19%
Carbs18.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.31
Glycemic Load
3.12
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.853043276331%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
1.29mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.32mg
Myricetin
0.29mg
Quercetin
1.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:701.01kcal
35.05%
Fat:52.66g
81.02%
Saturated Fat:11.42g
71.35%
Carbohydrates:32.07g
10.69%
Net Carbohydrates:26.2g
9.53%
Sugar:11.88g
13.2%
Cholesterol:133.13mg
44.38%
Sodium:568.95mg
24.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.79g
51.58%
Vitamin K:80.17µg
76.35%
Vitamin C:40.47mg
49.05%
Vitamin A:2051.46IU
41.03%
Vitamin B3:8.01mg
40.07%
Phosphorus:396.63mg
39.66%
Selenium:26.56µg
37.94%
Vitamin B6:0.68mg
34.24%
Potassium:918.84mg
26.25%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.96%
Fiber:5.87g
23.5%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.37%
Folate:86.92µg
21.73%
Vitamin B5:1.81mg
18.07%
Vitamin E:2.66mg
17.77%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.13%
Magnesium:67.71mg
16.93%
Zinc:2.37mg
15.83%
Iron:2.65mg
14.71%
Vitamin B12:0.84µg
13.99%
Copper:0.27mg
13.43%
Calcium:51.03mg
5.1%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:My Recipes