Barbequed Chicken Salad Spread

Elevate your snack game with this irresistible Barbequed Chicken Salad Spread, a perfect combination of smoky, tangy, and creamy flavors. Made with tender shredded barbequed chicken, a luscious medley of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and barbeque sauce, and vibrant additions like red bell pepper, celery, and fresh cilantro, this spread is a flavor-packed delight. Enhanced with a hint of lime juice, smoked paprika, and garlic, every bite offers a balance of zest, spice, and freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep, this chilled spread is versatile and perfect for serving as a dip with crackers, a hearty sandwich filling, or a crowd-pleasing party appetizer. Whether for game day gatherings or casual lunches, this easy-to-make barbequed chicken salad spread will quickly become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked barbequed chicken, shredded
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup barbeque sauce
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
• 0.25 cup celery, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and barbeque sauce. Mix until smooth and well blended.

Step 2

Add the shredded barbequed chicken to the bowl and stir to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce mixture.

Step 3

Fold in the diced red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and chopped cilantro to incorporate the vegetables into the spread.

Step 4

Add the fresh lime juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasonings.

Step 5

Taste the spread and adjust seasoning, if needed, by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to suit your preference.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a spread for crackers, bread, or as a filling for sandwiches and wraps. Optionally, garnish with additional chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	919.9 grams (919.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1885

Total Fat 106.00g	136%
Saturated Fat 13.70g	69%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 549mg	183%
Sodium 3846mg	167%
Total Carbohydrate 85.40g	31%
Dietary Fiber 3.70g	13%
Total Sugars 44.10g
Protein 148.10g	296%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 190mg	15%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 1750mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 31.4%

Carbs: 18.1%