Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines perfectly grilled chicken with a medley of fresh vegetables. Ideal for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or a quick weeknight dinner, this salad offers a delightful blend of smoky BBQ flavors and crunchy veggies. With its colorful presentation and easy preparation, it’s sure to impress your guests while providing a nutritious meal option for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 (6-inch) wooden skewers
- 4 ears of corn
- 8 cups romaine lettuce
- 16 ounces grape tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 cup avocado oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened full fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill fronds
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 green onions (thinly sliced, green parts only)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup loosely packed freshly chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with avocado oil and salt. Thread onto pre-soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill skewers on medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes per side, brushing with BBQ sauce until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Grill corn until charred, then cut kernels off the cob.
- In a bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients: avocado oil, egg, coconut milk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, onion powder, garlic, dill, parsley, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine corn kernels with romaine lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, black beans, cilantro, basil, and diced avocado. Toss gently.
- Serve skewers over the salad mix and drizzle with dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup salad with skewer (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg