Description
Mediterranean grilled bbq chicken skewer salad combines zesty flavors with fresh ingredients. Crisp vegetables and tender marinated chicken create a delightful meal you’ll savor with each refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups (480 ml) BBQ sauce
- 8 (6-inch) wooden skewers (pre-soaked)
- 8 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
- 4 ears of corn
- 2 cups (300 g) quartered grape tomatoes
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced (green part only)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) avocado oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) light-tasting oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lemon juice
- ¼ cup (15 g) finely chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup (15 g) finely chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup (15 g) freshly chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsps (8 g) freshly chopped basil
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness, then cube into consistent pieces for even cooking and marinating.
- Marinate Protein: Submerge chicken cubes in a zesty blend of avocado oil, kosher salt, and BBQ sauce. Allow flavors to permeate at room temperature or refrigerate for deeper taste development.
- Craft Ranch Dressing: Create a silky mayonnaise emulsion using oil and egg, stabilizing with an immersion blender. Integrate coconut milk, lemon juice, seasonings, and aromatic herbs. Refrigerate to marry flavors.
- Grill Preparation: Heat grill to medium-high, lightly oiling grates to prevent adherence. Coat corn with avocado oil for optimal grilling performance.
- Grilling Process: Char corn, rotating every two minutes until tender with caramelized marks. Simultaneously grill chicken skewers 3-4 minutes per side, basting with reserved BBQ sauce to develop rich, complex flavors.
- Salad Assembly: Combine romaine, green onions, tomatoes, black beans, and fresh herbs in a large bowl. Drizzle with herby ranch dressing, tossing to ensure even coating.
- Final Touches: Slice corn kernels directly into salad, fold in creamy diced avocado. Crown with perfectly grilled BBQ chicken skewers and serve immediately to capture peak flavor and texture.
Notes
- Pound Evenly: Creating uniform chicken thickness ensures consistent cooking and prevents dry or undercooked sections.
- Marinate Strategically: Allow chicken to absorb flavors at room temperature or refrigerate for deeper taste penetration and more tender meat.
- Blend Methodically: Use an immersion blender for smooth, stable ranch dressing to prevent separation and achieve creamy consistency.
- Grill with Precision: Medium-high heat and periodic rotation guarantee perfectly charred corn and chicken without burning, maintaining juicy interior texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg