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Grilled BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad Recipe

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This Grilled BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad combines tender, smoky BBQ chicken skewers with fresh romaine, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and hearty black beans. Tossed in a tangy ranch and BBQ buttermilk dressing, it’s a perfect balanced meal for a summer cookout or a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken Skewers

  • 24 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 12 wooden skewers, pre-soaked

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup light ranch dressing
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
  • 3 Tbsp buttermilk

Salad

  • 4 ears corn
  • 2 heads romaine, chopped or torn
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, pitted and thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Marinate Chicken: Combine the cubed chicken and 1/2 cup BBQ sauce in a large bowl or gallon-sized plastic bag. Gently toss until all pieces are coated. Set aside to marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate covered for 4-8 hours or up to 1-2 days for more flavor.
  2. Preheat Grill and Prepare Skewers: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 350-400°F. While the grill heats, thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the pre-soaked wooden skewers evenly.
  3. Grill Chicken and Corn: Place the chicken skewers on the hot grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side before turning them over. Baste with any reserved BBQ sauce from the marinade. Continue cooking, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, around 15-18 minutes total. At the same time, place the corn on the top grate or away from direct flames, turning every 2 minutes to cook evenly for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Rest and Cut Corn: Remove chicken and corn from the grill and let them cool for about 5 minutes. Cut the kernels off the corn cobs and set aside.
  5. Make Dressing: In a mason jar or small bowl, whisk or shake together the light ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, and buttermilk until smooth and well combined.
  6. Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, place the chopped romaine lettuce and toss with most of the dressing to coat evenly. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, sliced avocado, and the grilled corn kernels, then toss together with the remaining dressing. Serve the salad with the grilled chicken skewers placed on top.

Notes

  • Pre-soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
  • Marinating the chicken longer enhances the BBQ flavor deeply.
  • For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the marinade.
  • Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
  • This salad is great for meal prep; store components separately until ready to serve.
  • Use light ranch and buttermilk to keep the dressing lower in calories.

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