Name: BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 cups BBQ sauce; 8 [6-inch] wooden skewers (pre-soaked); 1 cup light tasting oil; 1 egg; ½ cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp onion powder; 2 cloves minced garlic; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh dill fronds; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 4 ears corn (omit for Whole30); 2 tbsp avocado oil (for grilling corn); 8 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce; 6 green onions (thinly sliced, green part only); 2 cups quartered grape tomatoes; 1 [15-ounce] can black beans, drained and rinsed (omit for Whole30); ¼ cup loosely packed (freshly chopped cilantro leaves); 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves; 1 avocado (peeled, seed removed, diced medium)

Description

A delightful salad featuring juicy BBQ chicken skewers atop a bed of fresh greens, drizzled with a creamy dressing.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp kosher salt
2 cups BBQ sauce
8 [6-inch] wooden skewers (pre-soaked)
1 cup light tasting oil
1 egg
½ cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp onion powder
2 cloves minced garlic
¼ cup finely chopped fresh dill fronds
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
4 ears corn (omit for Whole30)
2 tbsp avocado oil (for grilling corn)
8 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
6 green onions (thinly sliced, green part only)
2 cups quartered grape tomatoes
1 [15-ounce] can black beans, drained and rinsed (omit for Whole30)
¼ cup loosely packed (freshly chopped cilantro leaves)
2 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves
1 avocado (peeled, seed removed, diced medium)

Instructions

Prepare your chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and marinating in BBQ sauce if you have time.
Thread the pre-soaked skewers with the chicken pieces, leaving space between each for even cooking.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or heat your grill pan on the stovetop.
Grill the chicken skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and brushed with extra BBQ sauce.
Make the dressing by whisking together coconut milk, oil, egg (if using), lemon juice, red wine vinegar, onion powder, garlic, salt, dill, parsley, and pepper.
Prepare the salad base by combining sliced romaine, green onions, grape tomatoes, black beans, corn, and fresh herbs in a large bowl.
Assemble the salad by topping the greens with grilled chicken and drizzling the dressing over it.
Serve with sliced avocado on top.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with variations like adding Mediterranean ingredients or making it vegetarian with portobello mushrooms.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 500
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: BBQ chicken, salad, summer recipe, grilling, healthy meals