BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad Recipe
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.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad, Grilled Chicken Salad, Herby Ranch Dressing, BBQ Chicken Skewers