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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad: A Flavorful Summer Delight!

Discover the delicious BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad, a flavorful summer delight perfect for outdoor gatherings or quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Skewers
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into cubes
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce homemade or low-sugar
  • 8-10 pieces Wooden Skewers pre-soaked
For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce chopped
  • 2 ears Corn grilled
  • 2 cups Diced Tomatoes any variety
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Avocado diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Light Ranch Dressing or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Buttermilk or milk with vinegar

Equipment

  • grill
  • Wooden skewers
  • Mixing bowl
  • Salad bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Marinate the Chicken: Toss the chicken with BBQ sauce and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat the Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high (350-400°F) and soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  3. Assemble the Skewers: Thread marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
  4. Grill the Chicken and Corn: Grill skewers and corn for 3-4 minutes on each side until chicken reaches 165°F, about 15-18 minutes total.
  5. Cool and Cut the Corn: Remove corn from the grill, cool slightly, and cut kernels off the cob.
  6. Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, and buttermilk.
  7. Assemble the Salad: Combine lettuce, tomatoes, beans, and avocado in a bowl. Toss with dressing and top with grilled skewers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture. Adjust dressing ingredients to taste.

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