Name: BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 3 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 cups BBQ sauce; 8 [6-inch] wooden skewers (pre-soaked); 1 cup light-tasting oil; 1 egg (omit if using store-bought mayo); ½ cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp onion powder; 2 cloves minced garlic; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh dill fronds; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 4 ears corn (omit for Whole30); 2 tbsp avocado oil (for grilling corn); 8 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce; 6 green onions (thinly sliced; green part only); 2 cups quartered grape tomatoes; 1 [15-ounce] can black beans, drained and rinsed (omit for Whole30); ¼ cup loosely packed freshly chopped cilantro leaves; 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves; 1 avocado (peeled, seed removed, and diced medium)

BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

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A hearty salad featuring smoky BBQ chicken skewers, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing—a perfect combination for summer cookouts.

Author: ninabellamy
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Salad
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp kosher salt
2 cups BBQ sauce
8 [6-inch] wooden skewers (pre-soaked)
1 cup light-tasting oil
1 egg (omit if using store-bought mayo)
½ cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp onion powder
2 cloves minced garlic
¼ cup finely chopped fresh dill fronds
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
4 ears corn (omit for Whole30)
2 tbsp avocado oil (for grilling corn)
8 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
6 green onions (thinly sliced; green part only)
2 cups quartered grape tomatoes
1 [15-ounce] can black beans, drained and rinsed (omit for Whole30)
¼ cup loosely packed freshly chopped cilantro leaves
2 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves
1 avocado (peeled, seed removed, and diced medium)

Instructions

Prepare the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts, 3 tablespoons of avocado oil, and kosher salt. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Skewer the chicken: Thread the marinated chicken onto your soaked wooden skewers, leaving space between pieces.
Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the skewers for approximately 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally. Brush with BBQ sauce during the last 5 minutes.
Char the corn (if using): Brush the corn with remaining avocado oil and add it to the grill. Turn occasionally, cooking for about 10-15 minutes until slightly charred.
Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the egg (if using), coconut milk, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, onion powder, minced garlic, dill, parsley, and black pepper.
Assemble the salad: In a large serving bowl, layer the romaine lettuce, green onions, grape tomatoes, diced avocado, black beans (if using), and grilled corn. Toss gently to combine.
Serve with the skewers: Place the skewered chicken on top of the salad, drizzling additional BBQ sauce if desired. Serve the dressing on the side.

Notes

For best taste, prepare the grilled chicken and dressing ahead of time, keeping everything separate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 500
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: BBQ chicken, salad, skewers, summer recipe, grilling, healthy meal

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