Description

BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings together juicy grilled chicken skewers and fresh vegetables, all drizzled with a creamy herby ranch dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, family dinners, or as a nutritious weeknight meal, this salad is sure to impress. The combination of smoky BBQ flavors and crisp vegetables makes it not only delicious but also satisfying. With easy preparation and the ability to customize with your favorite toppings, this salad ticks all the boxes for flavor and freshness.

Ingredients

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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 cup avocado oil (for dressing)
1 large egg
1/2 cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt (for dressing)
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

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Instructions

Marinate the chicken by pounding to uniform thickness and mixing with avocado oil, salt, and 1 cup of BBQ sauce. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Make the herby ranch dressing using an immersion blender to combine avocado oil, egg, coconut milk, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, onion powder, garlic, dill, parsley, and black pepper.
Grill the marinated chicken skewers and corn until cooked through.
Assemble the salad base with romaine lettuce, green onions, grape tomatoes, black beans, cilantro leaves, basil, corn kernels from grilled corn cobs, and diced avocado.
Top with grilled chicken skewers and drizzle with ranch dressing before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 21g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 33g
Cholesterol: 150mg