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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

Easy Grilled BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad for Summer Gatherings

This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad combines grilled chicken and veggies for a vibrant, flavorful dish perfect for summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 386

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 24 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce for marinating
Skewers and Dressing
  • 12 wooden skewers, pre-soaked
  • 1/3 cup light ranch dressing
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce for drizzling
  • 3 Tbsp buttermilk
Salad Base
  • 4 ears corn
  • 2 heads romaine, chopped or torn
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, pitted and thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Grill
  • large bowl
  • mason jar or small bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine chicken and BBQ sauce in a large bowl or gallon-sized plastic bag; gently toss to coat. Set aside to let marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for 4-8 hours (or 1-2 days in advance), if desired.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high (350-400 degrees F). Meanwhile, thread chicken onto pre-soaked skewers.
Grilling
  1. Once the grill is hot, add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes before turning. Baste chicken with any reserved BBQ sauce from the marinading process. Cook chicken until fully cooked through, totaling 15-18 minutes. During the chicken cook time, add the corn on a top grate or away from direct flame; turn every 2 minutes, cooking a total of 10-12 minutes.
  2. Remove corn and chicken from grill and set aside. After cooling for 5 minutes, cut corn from cob.
Dressing and Assembly
  1. Combine ranch, BBQ sauce, and buttermilk in a mason jar or small bowl, whisking or shaking until well-combined.
  2. Place romaine in a large bowl and add most of the dressing; toss to coat. Add tomatoes, beans, and avocado along with remaining dressing; toss and serve with skewers atop the salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 50.2gProtein: 31.3gFat: 10.3gSodium: 853mgFiber: 9.7gSugar: 19.8g

Notes

This salad is perfect for any gathering and can be customized with different proteins or veggies.

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