Description
This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a delightful mix of marinated grilled chicken skewers served with a fresh and vibrant salad tossed in a homemade herby ranch dressing. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Skewers:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups bbq sauce (Primal Kitchen brand)
- 8 [6-inch] wooden skewers, pre-soaked
For the W30 Herby Ranch:
- 1 cup light-tasting oil (avocado oil or ‘light’ olive oil)
- 1 egg (omit if using store-bought mayo)
- 1/2 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
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill fronds
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For the Salad:
- 4 ears corn (omit for Whole30)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 8 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce or 2 small heads
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced (green part only)
- 2 cups quartered grape tomatoes or 16 ounces
- 1 [15-ounce] can black beans, drained and rinsed (omit for Whole30)
- 1/4 cup loosely packed freshly chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves
- 1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced medium
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Pound chicken to ½ inch thickness, cube it, and marinate in oil and bbq sauce.
- Make the Herby-Ranch: Blend oil and egg, then add coconut milk, lemon, vinegar, seasonings, and herbs.
- Grill the Chicken and Make the salad: Grill corn and chicken skewers. Toss lettuce, onions, tomatoes, beans, and herbs. Add dressing, corn, avocado. Serve with chicken.
Notes
- To make the recipe Whole30 compliant, omit corn and black beans.
- The herby ranch dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Adjust the BBQ sauce amount to suit your taste preferences.