Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is the ultimate summer dish, bringing together juicy grilled chicken skewers and a medley of fresh vegetables, all drizzled with a creamy herby ranch dressing. This vibrant salad is not only packed with flavor but also offers a nutritious option for any gathering or meal prep. Perfect for casual lunches or festive barbecues, this recipe is easy to customize according to your taste preferences. The combination of smoky BBQ chicken and crisp greens makes it a delightful choice that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (plus more for grilling)
- 2 cups BBQ sauce (divided)
- 8 cups romaine lettuce (thinly sliced)
- 4 ears corn
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 16 ounces grape tomatoes (quartered)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- Fresh herbs: cilantro, dill, parsley, basil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by cutting it into pieces and mixing with avocado oil, kosher salt, and BBQ sauce. Let sit for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the herby ranch dressing by blending avocado oil and egg until creamy; add coconut milk, lemon juice, vinegar, seasonings, and herbs.
- Grill marinated chicken skewers and corn until cooked through.
- Assemble the salad by combining lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, black beans, herbs; toss with dressing. Add grilled corn and diced avocado before topping with chicken skewers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg