BBQ Chicken & Bacon Pasta Salad combines the smoky flavors of BBQ-seasoned chicken and crispy bacon with tender fusili pasta and a medley of fresh vegetables. This hearty and flavorful salad is not only satisfying but also easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a delicious lunch or a hearty dinner, this dish promises to please with its blend of textures and savory BBQ notes. Enjoy the essence of summer in every bite with this BBQ Chicken & Bacon Pasta Salad!
Macros (per portion):
- 412 calories
- 36.8g protein
- 12.6g fat
- 27.7g carbs
Ingredients (serves 2):
- 200g chicken breast
- BBQ seasoning
- 3 bacon rashers
- 100g fusili pasta
- 100ml passata
- 50g BBQ sauce
- 50ml water
- Lettuce
- Onion
- Cherry tomatoes
- Yellow bell pepper
- Cucumber
- 30g 50% less fat cheddar cheese
Method:
- Season your chicken breasts with BBQ seasoning and place them in your preheated air fryer at 180°C for 12 minutes or until cooked through.
- When there are 8 minutes left, add your bacon to the air fryer as well.
- While the chicken and bacon are cooking, boil your pasta in salted water until cooked through.
- In a pan, add your passata, BBQ seasoning, and BBQ sauce. Start cooking and stir frequently. Once thickened, add your water and stir thoroughly.
- Add your cooked pasta to the sauce and combine well.
- Cut your chicken and bacon into chunks.
- Assemble your salad with the chicken, bacon, and pasta mixture, adding lettuce, onion, cherry tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and cheddar cheese.
Enjoy your delicious BBQ Chicken & Bacon Pasta Salad!
BBQ Chicken & Bacon Pasta Salad
BBQ Chicken & Bacon Pasta Salad: Delicious pasta with grilled chicken chunks, crispy bacon, and flavorful sauces.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer For cooking the chicken breasts and bacon.
- 2 Pots and Pans For boiling pasta and preparing the sauce.
- 3 cooking utensils Such as tongs, spatula, and stirring spoon.
- 4 Cutting Board and Knife For cutting chicken, bacon, and vegetables.
Ingredients
- – 200g chicken breast
- – BBQ seasoning
- – 3 bacon rashers
- – 100g fusili pasta
- – 100ml passata
- – 50g BBQ sauce
- – 50ml water
- – Lettuce
- – Onion
- – Cherry tomatoes
- – Yellow bell pepper
- – Cucumber
- – 30g 50% less fat cheddar cheese
Instructions
Prepare Chicken and Bacon:
- – Season 200g chicken breast with BBQ seasoning.
- – Cook the seasoned chicken in a preheated air fryer at 180°C for 12 minutes or until cooked through.
- – During the last 8 minutes of cooking, add 3 bacon rashers to the air fryer.
Cook Pasta:
- – Cook 100g fusili pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
- – Drain and set aside.
Prepare BBQ Sauce:
- – In a pan, combine 100ml passata, 50g BBQ sauce, and additional BBQ seasoning to taste.
- – Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
- – Add 50ml water to the sauce and stir thoroughly.
Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- – Add the cooked pasta to the BBQ sauce.
- – Mix well until the pasta is evenly coated.
Assemble Salad:
- – Chop the cooked chicken and bacon into chunks.
- – In a large bowl, combine lettuce, sliced onion, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced yellow bell pepper, sliced cucumber, and 30g grated 50% less fat cheddar cheese.
- – Add the BBQ chicken and bacon to the salad bowl.
Serve:
- – Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.
- – Divide into serving plates or bowls.
- – Enjoy your BBQ Chicken & Bacon Pasta Salad!
- This recipe yields a delicious pasta salad with a smoky BBQ flavor, perfect for a hearty meal.
