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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad Recipe

BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad Recipe

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This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, featuring marinated grilled chicken skewers served over a bed of fresh salad greens, topped with a creamy herby ranch dressing. It’s a satisfying and delicious meal that’s great for lunch or dinner.

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 (I use 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)
  • 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

For the Salad:

  • 4 ears corn
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 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
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves
  • 1 avocado, peeled, seed removed, and diced medium

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: Using a meat mallet, pound chicken to ½ inch thickness. Cube into 2-inch pieces. Mix with oil, salt, and 1 cup bbq sauce. Marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for 4-8 hours.
  2. Make the Herby-Ranch: Blend oil and egg to form mayo. Add coconut milk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, onion powder, garlic. Mix in dill, parsley, and pepper. Refrigerate.
  3. Grill the Chicken and Make the Salad: Grill corn. Grill skewers with BBQ sauce until cooked. Toss lettuce, onions, tomatoes, beans, cilantro, basil. Add dressing. Add corn, avocado. Serve with chicken.

Notes

  • For Whole30 compliance, omit corn and black beans.
  • If using store-bought mayo, ensure it is light in flavor.
  • Chicken can be marinated longer for enhanced flavor.

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Keywords: BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad, Grilled Chicken Salad, Herby Ranch Dressing, BBQ Chicken Skewers