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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad Recipe

BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

  1. Marinate the chicken: Pound chicken to ½ inch thickness, cube it, and marinate in oil and bbq sauce.
  2. Make the Herby-Ranch: Blend oil and egg, then add coconut milk, lemon, vinegar, seasonings, and herbs.
  3. 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.