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Grilled BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

Grilled BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

Delicious Grilled BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad with ranch dressing, perfect for BBQ lovers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 entree-sized portions
Calories 386 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • mason jar
  • large bowl
  • plastic bag

Ingredients
  

Skewers

  • 24 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 12 pieces wooden skewers pre-soaked

Salad

  • cup light ranch dressing
  • cup BBQ sauce
  • 3 tablespoon buttermilk
  • 4 ears corn
  • 2 heads romaine, chopped or torn
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 piece avocado, pitted and thinly sliced

Instructions
 

Marinating Chicken

  • 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.

Grilling

  • Preheat grill to medium-high (350-400 degrees F). Meanwhile, thread chicken onto pre-soaked skewers.
  • Once hot, add chicken and cook 3-4 minutes before turning. Baste chicken with any reserved BBQ sauce from the marinading process. Cook chicken until 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.
  • Remove corn and chicken from grill and set aside. After cooling 5 minutes, cut corn from cob.

Preparing Dressing

  • Combine ranch, BBQ sauce, and buttermilk in a mason jar or small bowl, whisking or shaking until well-combined.

Assembling Salad

  • Place romaine in a large bowl and add most of the dressing; toss to coat. Add tomatoes, beans, and avocado along with and remaining dressing; toss and serve with skewers atop the salad.

Notes

Recipe adapted from The Defined Dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 50.2gProtein: 31.3gFat: 10.3gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 853mgFiber: 9.7gSugar: 19.8g
Keyword BBQ, Chicken, Grilled BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad, Healthy, salad, skewer
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