Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is the ultimate summer dish that brings together the enticing flavors of grilled chicken and vibrant, fresh vegetables. This colorful salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with protein and nutrients, making it a guilt-free choice for any meal. Perfect for gatherings, weeknight dinners, or meal prep, this recipe is easy and quick to whip up—taking just 20 minutes to prepare! The grilled chicken skewers add a fun twist while the BBQ sauce infuses every bite with delicious flavor. Customize it by swapping vegetables or proteins to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups BBQ sauce (divided)
- 8 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
- 4 ears corn
- 1 avocado
- Fresh herbs (cilantro and basil)
- Various seasonings (kosher salt, garlic, onion powder)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in avocado oil and salt for 15 minutes.
- Thread chicken onto pre-soaked skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; cook skewers for 10–15 minutes, basting with BBQ sauce in the last few minutes.
- Grill corn until tender; cut kernels off once cooled.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, black beans, corn, cilantro, basil, and avocado.
- Prepare dressing by whisking together ingredients until smooth.
- Add grilled chicken to the salad base, drizzle with dressing, and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg