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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad: Flavorful Grilled Goodness Awaits

A crowd-pleasing BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skewers
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 0.5 cups BBQ Sauce For marinating
  • 12 Wooden Skewers Pre-soaked for at least 30 minutes
For the Salad
  • 2 heads Romaine Lettuce Chopped or torn
  • 1 cups Diced Tomatoes
  • 4 ears Corn Grilled
  • 1 15 oz can Black Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 Avocado Pitted and sliced
For the Dressing
  • 0.33 cups Light Ranch Dressing Or Greek yogurt as a substitute
  • 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Or milk with a splash of vinegar as alternative

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Skewers

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl or resealable bag, combine the cubed chicken breasts with BBQ sauce and marinate for about 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (350-400°F).
  3. Thread marinated chicken onto wooden skewers, spacing pieces evenly.
  4. Grill chicken skewers for 15-18 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with leftover marinade.
  5. Grill the corn for about 10-12 minutes until charred and tender.
  6. Cool grilled corn slightly and then cut kernels off the cob.
  7. Combine ranch dressing, buttermilk, and BBQ sauce in a bowl, whisk until creamy.
  8. Toss lettuce with most of the dressing, then add tomatoes, black beans, and avocado.
  9. Top salad with grilled chicken skewers and drizzle with remaining dressing before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 40gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1050mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the dressing separate to maintain freshness.

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