Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is the ideal summer dish, combining tender grilled chicken skewers with a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables. Topped with a homemade herby ranch dressing, this salad bursts with flavor and nutrition, making it perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a wholesome weeknight dinner. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, this recipe allows you to swap ingredients based on your preferences. Enjoy the deliciousness of summer in every bite with this colorful and satisfying salad that promises to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 cups BBQ sauce (divided)
- 8 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
- 4 ears corn
- 1 avocado (diced)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro, dill, parsley, basil)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by pounding it to an even thickness, cutting into pieces, and mixing with avocado oil, kosher salt, and BBQ sauce. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the herby ranch dressing by blending avocado oil, egg, coconut milk, lemon juice, vinegar, spices, and fresh herbs until creamy.
- Grill the marinated chicken skewers and corn over medium-high heat until cooked through.
- Assemble the salad by mixing lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels cut from the cob, diced avocado, and dressing.
- Top with grilled chicken skewers before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg