Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a delightful blend of tender grilled chicken, vibrant veggies, and creamy avocado, making it the perfect dish for summer gatherings or healthy weeknight dinners. This salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with protein and healthy fats, satisfying your hunger while keeping your meal light. With its colorful presentation and zesty flavors, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table. Whether served family-style or in individual bowls, this salad can be customized with your favorite toppings and dressings for a refreshing dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (plus extra for corn)
- 2 cups BBQ sauce (divided)
- 4 ears grilled corn
- 8 cups romaine lettuce
- Grape tomatoes, black beans, avocado, green onions
- Fresh herbs: cilantro and basil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Toss with avocado oil and kosher salt.
- Thread marinated chicken onto pre-soaked skewers.
- Grill skewers over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, brushing with BBQ sauce.
- Grill corn until charred; cool and cut kernels off.
- In a large bowl, mix lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, black beans, cilantro, basil, and diced avocado.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad base and toss gently before topping with grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg