BBQ Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch

lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts ((I sliced mine in half through the thickness before grilling))

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

BBQ sauce (, homemade or store bought)

large head ((18 oz) Romaine lettuce, chopped)

medium Roma tomatoes

avocados (, diced)

fresh or frozen corn ((thawed and drained if frozen))

black beans, rinsed and drained

green onions (, chopped)

cheese ((I used half cheddar half monterey jack, a Mexican blend would be fine too))

Corn tortilla stips*

mayonnaise ((could sub light mayo for a healthier opt))

sour cream ((could sub plain greek yogurt for a healthier opt))

milk

+ 1 tsp buttermilk ranch seasoning mix

cilantro ((about a handful))

garlic (, minced)

Juice of 1 lime

cayenne pepper ((optional))