Ingredients:

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For the Barbecue Chicken:

• 1-1/4 cups reduced-sugar barbecue sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1-1/2 pounds chicken breast, boneless and skinless

For the Salad:

• 12 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• Fried bacon strips, crumbled
• 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 2 avocados, peeled and chopped
• 3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

For Drizzling:

• Salad dressing of your choice (preferably low-calorie and protein-rich)

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Instructions:

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1. Prepare Barbecue Chicken:

‍a. In a greased 3-qt. slow cooker, mix reduced-sugar barbecue sauce, garlic powder, and paprika.

b. Add chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated with the sauce mixture.

c. Cook, covered, on low for 2-3 hours or until the chicken is tender.

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2. Shred and Toss Chicken:

‍a. Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it into bite-sized pieces.

b. In a bowl, toss the shredded chicken with 1 cup of the barbecue sauce mixture.

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3. Assemble the Salad:

‍a. On a large serving platter, arrange chopped romaine lettuce as the base.

b. Place the barbecue shredded chicken, chopped tomatoes, avocado, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and shredded cheddar cheese in organized rows over the other salad ingredients.

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4. Drizzle with Dressing:

‍Drizzle your preferred low-calorie and protein-rich salad dressing over the assembled ingredients.

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5. Serve and Enjoy:

‍Serve the Protein-Packed Low-Calorie Barbecue Chicken Cobb Salad with a Twist immediately, relishing in the delightful blend of barbecue flavors and the savory addition of fried bacon.

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#Gluten-free #High-protein #Low-calorie

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