Description
This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a delightful combination of juicy chicken skewers, fresh veggies, and a creamy herby ranch dressing, making it a perfect summertime meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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 (e.g., avocado oil)
- 1 egg (omit if using store-bought mayo)
- 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 can black beans (drained and rinsed, omit for Whole30)
- ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves
- 1 avocado (peeled, seed removed, diced medium)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Skewers: Marinate chicken in oil, salt, and bbq sauce. Thread onto skewers and grill.
- Make W30 Herby Ranch: Blend all ranch ingredients until smooth.
- Prepare Salad: Grill corn, toss with other salad ingredients, and top with chicken skewers. Drizzle with ranch dressing.
Notes
- Omit corn and black beans for Whole30 compliance
- Adjust seasoning and spice levels to taste
- Substitute store-bought mayo for homemade ranch dressing
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg