DIY Cheesecake Factory BBQ Chicken Salad: Deliciousness for Just $36.11!
Hey Foodies! Today, we’re diving into a delicious DIY project: recreating the famous BBQ Chicken Salad from Cheesecake Factory right at home. And guess what? We’ve also included a side of fries! 🍟
Here’s the breakdown of what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- Lettuce: The base of our fresh and crunchy salad.
- Cucumber: Adds a refreshing crunch.
- Tomatoes: For that juicy sweetness.
- Avocado: Creamy goodness.
- Hot Honey: The original choice, but for the video, we used gold honey.
- Barbecue Sauce: We chose a good quality BBQ sauce to keep it authentic.
- Olive Garden Ranch: Adds a tangy and creamy flavor.
- Corn: Sweet and savory.
- Black Beans: For added protein and texture.
- Fried Onions: Crunchy topping.
- Peas: To sprinkle on top.
- Grilled Chicken: Precooked and plain, ready to slice and dice.
- Fries: Because what’s a meal without some crispy fries on the side?
- Chocolate Bread: An extra touch we realized we needed, so we added it to the cart.
Shopping Insights: Our total for all these ingredients came to $36.11, which is slightly more than what you’d pay at the restaurant. But the satisfaction of making this iconic salad at home? Priceless!
Steps to Create Your BBQ Chicken Salad:
- Prep Your Veggies: Chop the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado.
- Cook the Corn and Beans: Lightly cook the corn and black beans if needed.
- Grill the Chicken: If it’s not already precooked, grill your chicken until it’s perfectly tender.
- Mix Your Base: Combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, corn, and black beans in a large bowl.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle fried onions and peas on top.
- Dress It Up: Drizzle with Olive Garden Ranch and your chosen barbecue sauce.
- Serve with Fries: Prepare your fries according to package instructions and serve on the side.
- Don’t Forget the Bread: Slice and serve the chocolate bread to complete your Cheesecake Factory experience.
Enjoy your homemade BBQ Chicken Salad, and let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
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