BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad with Bacon My BBQ Bliss Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ½ cup (120ml) BBQ sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup (240ml) mayonnaise
• ¼ cup (60ml) BBQ sauce
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey
• ¼ teaspoon (1.25ml) cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 lb (450g) pasta (rotini, penne)
• 8 slices bacon
• 1 cup (150g) frozen corn, thawed
• 1 cup (170g) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup (50g) red onion, finely diced
• ½ cup (50g) chopped fresh cilantro or parsley