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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

A delicious and vibrant meal featuring grilled chicken and fresh vegetables, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 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 Herby-Ranch Dressing
  • 1 cup light-tasting oil
  • 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 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
  • ¼ cup loosely packed freshly chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves
  • 1 medium avocado (peeled, seed removed, and diced)

Method
 

Marinating the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine the chicken breasts with avocado oil and kosher salt.
  2. Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken and let it marinate for at least 20-30 minutes.
Making the Herby-Ranch Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the light-tasting oil, egg (if using), coconut milk, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, onion powder, minced garlic, dill, parsley, and black pepper until smooth.
Grilling the Chicken and Assembling the Salad
  1. Preheat the grill.
  2. Once hot, thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers.
  3. Grill for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Assemble the salad by combining the lettuce, green onions, grape tomatoes, corn (if using), black beans (if using), cilantro, basil, avocado, and any other desired toppings.
  5. Drizzle the Herby-Ranch dressing over the salad, toss gently, and serve with the grilled chicken skewers on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

To store, place any leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge. It's best to keep the salad dressing on the side until ready to serve to prevent the greens from wilting. Don’t skip marinating the chicken to infuse flavor and moisture. Consider adding other vegetables or nuts for an added crunch.

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