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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad Recipe

BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad Recipe

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

Description

This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines tender grilled chicken skewers with a flavorful herby ranch dressing, served over a bed of fresh salad greens and vegetables. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a light and refreshing dinner option.


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 recommended)
  • 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
  • 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, seed removed, and diced medium

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken to ½ inch thickness. Cube into 2-inch pieces, marinate with oil, salt, and 1 cup bbq sauce. Set aside.
  2. Make the Herby-Ranch: Blend oil with egg, coconut milk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, onion powder, garlic. Stir in dill, parsley, and pepper.
  3. Grill the Chicken and Make the salad: Grill corn, then chicken skewers. Toss salad ingredients, add dressing, corn, avocado. Serve with chicken.

Notes

  • If using store-bought mayo, use 1 cup.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 953 kcal
  • Sugar: 39g
  • Sodium: 1971mg
  • Fat: 64g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 47g
  • Trans Fat: 0.03g
  • Carbohydrates: 61g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 39g
  • Cholesterol: 124mg