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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad Recipe

BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • 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 delightful combination of marinated grilled chicken skewers served on a bed of fresh, vibrant salad with a creamy herby ranch dressing. Perfect for a hearty and flavorful meal.


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 (optional)
  • 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 (optional)
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves
  • 1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: Pound the chicken to ½ inch thickness, cube it, and marinate with oil, salt, and 1 cup of bbq sauce. Set aside to marinate.
  2. Make the Herby-Ranch: Emulsify oil and egg, then blend in coconut milk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, onion powder, garlic, dill, parsley, and black pepper. Refrigerate until use.
  3. Grill the Chicken and Make the salad: Grill corn and skewers. Combine grilled corn with salad ingredients. Toss with dressing. Serve with chicken skewers.

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

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