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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad


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  • Author: Megan Foster
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Smoky grilled chicken skewers served over crisp romaine with charred corn, black beans, avocado, and creamy herby ranch dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce
  • 8 wooden skewers
  • 1 cup avocado oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ears corn
  • 8 cups romaine lettuce
  • 6 green onions
  • 16 ounces grape tomatoes
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons basil
  • 1 avocado

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken to even thickness and cut into pieces.
  2. Marinate the chicken with avocado oil, salt, and BBQ sauce.
  3. Blend the dressing ingredients until creamy and refrigerate.
  4. Thread the chicken onto soaked skewers.
  5. Oil the corn and grill until lightly charred.
  6. Grill the chicken skewers and baste with BBQ sauce.
  7. Combine lettuce, onions, tomatoes, beans, cilantro, and basil in a bowl.
  8. Toss the salad with herby ranch dressing.
  9. Add grilled corn and diced avocado.
  10. Top the salad with grilled chicken skewers and serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Soak wooden skewers before grilling to prevent burning.
  2. Store dressing separately for the freshest leftovers.
  3. Use fresh herbs for the best ranch flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 14
  • Sodium: 980
  • Fat: 38
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 28
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 29
  • Fiber: 9
  • Protein: 42
  • Cholesterol: 115