Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that captures the essence of summer dining. This refreshing salad features juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated in tangy barbecue sauce, served over a bed of crisp romaine lettuce and colorful vegetables. With the added crunch of fresh corn, beans, and creamy avocado, every bite is packed with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for family gatherings, barbecues, or meal prep, this versatile salad can be customized to suit any palate. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with your favorite side dishes, BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups BBQ sauce (divided, such as Primal Kitchen)
- 8 (6-inch) wooden skewers (pre-soaked)
- 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
- 4 ears corn
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 8 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce (from about 2 small heads)
- 6 green onions (thinly sliced, green parts only)
- 16 ounces (about 2 cups) quartered grape tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup loosely packed freshly chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
- 1 avocado (peeled, seeded, and diced into medium cubes)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in a mixture of avocado oil and kosher salt.
- Mix half the BBQ sauce with the marinated chicken and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Thread the chicken onto soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill skewers over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, brushing with reserved BBQ sauce.
- While grilling, prepare the salad base by combining chopped lettuce, tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels, herbs, and diced avocado in a large bowl.
- Serve grilled chicken skewers on top of the salad and drizzle with dressing before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of total recipe)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg