Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together the smoky flavors of grilled chicken skewers with a medley of fresh vegetables. Ideal for summer barbecues or meal prepping, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients, catering to health-conscious eaters. The tangy dressing ties everything together, making each bite a satisfying experience. Perfect for family dinners or outdoor gatherings, this salad is sure to impress with its colorful presentation and bold flavors.
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)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- Fresh herbs: cilantro and parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken skewers by cutting chicken breasts into cubes and tossing them with avocado oil and kosher salt. Thread onto pre-soaked skewers and brush with half of the BBQ sauce.
- Grill the skewers over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining BBQ sauce until fully cooked.
- For the salad dressing, whisk together avocado oil, egg, coconut milk, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, dill, parsley, salt, onion powder, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, corn (cut from cobs), green onions, grape tomatoes, black beans, cilantro leaves, basil, and avocado. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve by placing the grilled chicken skewers atop the salad mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg