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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad: A Flavorful Summer Delight

This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a healthy meal that captures the essence of summer with marinated chicken skewers, crisp greens, and vibrant veggies, making it a must-try for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Skewers
  • 24 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 0.5 cup BBQ Sauce Use your favorite
  • 0.33 cup BBQ Sauce For basting
  • 12 Wooden Skewers Pre-soaked
For the Salad
  • 2 heads Romaine Chopped or torn
  • 4 ears Corn Grilled, or use frozen if needed
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Consider using halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 Avocado Pitted and thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 0.33 cup Light Ranch Dressing A yogurt-based dressing can be used as a lighter alternative
  • 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Can be substituted with milk mixed with lemon juice or vinegar

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Salad Bowl
  • wooden skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut chicken breasts into 1.5-inch cubes and marinate in 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce for at least 20 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high, around 350-400°F, and thread marinated chicken onto pre-soaked skewers.
  3. Grill chicken skewers for 15-18 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with remaining BBQ sauce.
  4. Grill corn for 10-12 minutes, turning frequently, until tender and charred. Cut kernels off the cob after cooling.
  5. Mix 1/3 cup ranch dressing with 3 tablespoons buttermilk and another 1/3 cup BBQ sauce.
  6. In a salad bowl, toss romaine with most of the dressing, then add in black beans, tomatoes, avocado, and corn. Serve skewers on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover salad and chicken separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. For freezing, wrap chicken tightly and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

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