Description
This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines juicy grilled chicken skewers with a fresh, herb-infused ranch dressing and a vibrant salad loaded with fresh vegetables.
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, seed removed, and diced medium
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Pound the chicken to ½ inch thickness, cube into 2-inch pieces, and marinate in oil, salt, and 1 cup of bbq sauce. Set aside.
- Make the Herby-Ranch: Blend oil and egg to form mayo, then add coconut milk, lemon, vinegar, salt, onion powder, garlic, dill, parsley, and pepper.
- Grill the Chicken and Make the salad: Grill corn and skewers, then assemble salad with lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, beans, cilantro, basil, dressing, corn, and avocado.
Notes
- If using store-bought mayo, you will need 1 cup!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg