Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a vibrant, mouthwatering dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This salad features juicy, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served on a bed of fresh greens accompanied by a colorful array of vegetables. It’s not only visually appealing but also packed with protein and fiber, making it a nutritious choice for family dinners, meal prep, or BBQ gatherings. The zesty dressing adds an extra layer of flavor, ensuring every bite is deliciously satisfying. Whip up this easy-to-make salad for a quick weeknight dinner or impress your guests at your next outdoor event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 8 ears corn
- 8 cups romaine lettuce
- 16 ounces grape tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- Fresh herbs (dill and parsley)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in avocado oil, kosher salt, and half the BBQ sauce for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill corn until charred; let cool and cut kernels off the cob.
- Preheat grill to medium heat and thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill skewers for 10–15 minutes, brushing with remaining BBQ sauce during the last few minutes.
- Prepare dressing by whisking together ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble salad with romaine lettuce as the base topped with corn, green onions, tomatoes, black beans, herbs, diced avocado, and grilled chicken skewers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg