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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad combines juicy grilled chicken skewers with a refreshing salad loaded with fresh vegetables and a herby ranch dressing. Perfect for a light and satisfying 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)
  • 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
  • 6 green onions (green part only)
  • 2 cups quartered grape tomatoes
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed, omit for Whole30)
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves
  • 1 avocado (diced medium)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken Skewers: Marinate chicken in avocado oil, salt, and bbq sauce, then thread onto skewers and grill until cooked through.
  2. Make the W30 Herby Ranch: Blend oil, egg, coconut milk, lemon juice, vinegar, seasonings, herbs, and garlic until smooth.
  3. Prepare the Salad: Grill corn, then combine with lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, beans, cilantro, basil, and avocado in a large bowl.
  4. Assemble: Serve grilled chicken skewers on top of the salad and drizzle with W30 Herby Ranch.

Notes

  • For Whole30 compliance, omit corn and black beans.
  • If using store-bought mayo, skip the egg in the herby ranch dressing.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg