Description
This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines juicy grilled chicken skewers with a fresh and flavorful salad topped with a creamy herby ranch dressing. Perfect for a light and healthy 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 (Primal Kitchen brand recommended)
- 8 [6-inch] wooden skewers (pre-soaked)
For the W30 Herby Ranch:
- 1 cup light tasting oil (avocado oil recommended)
- 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, seed removed, and diced medium
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Pound the chicken to ½ inch thickness, cube into pieces, and marinate with oil, salt, and 1 cup of bbq sauce. Set aside.
- Make the Herby-Ranch: Prepare mayo, then add coconut milk, lemon, vinegar, salt, onion powder, garlic, dill, parsley, and pepper. Refrigerate.
- Grill the Chicken and Make the Salad: Grill corn and skewers. Combine lettuce, onions, tomatoes, beans, cilantro, basil. Add dressing and toss. Mix in corn and avocado. Serve with chicken.
Notes
- If using store-bought mayo, you will need 1 cup.