Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines juicy grilled chicken with fresh vegetables, making it perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. This recipe features marinated chicken skewers drizzled with zesty BBQ sauce, served over a bed of crunchy romaine lettuce, sweet corn, and colorful tomatoes. It’s not only visually appealing but also packed with protein and nutrients, allowing you to enjoy a satisfying meal that’s both healthy and delicious. Customizable to your preferences, this salad is sure to impress at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups BBQ sauce (divided)
- 8 cups romaine lettuce (thinly sliced)
- 4 ears corn (grilled if desired)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- Assorted fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and coat with avocado oil and salt. Marinate in half of the BBQ sauce for at least 10 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken onto pre-soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill skewers on medium heat for about 15 minutes, basting with reserved BBQ sauce until fully cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, romaine lettuce, green onions, grape tomatoes, black beans, cilantro, basil, and diced avocado. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve skewers atop the salad mixture; drizzle extra BBQ sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large salad bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg