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bbq chicken skewer salad

Irresistibly Delicious BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad You’ll Love

Sierra Lane
A scrumptious BBQ chicken skewer salad that's Whole30 compliant and gluten-free, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 4 wooden skewers
  • 2 tablespoons light tasting oil
  • 1 egg optional
  • ½ cup unsweetened full fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill fronds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup corn omit for Whole30
  • 4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
  • ½ cup green onions green parts only
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup canned black beans omit for Whole30
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped basil leaves
  • 1 avocado

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the chicken by pounding it to an even thickness, cubing it, and mixing it with avocado oil, kosher salt, and BBQ sauce. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  • Make the herby ranch dressing by emulsifying light-tasting oil with egg (if using), then add coconut milk, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, onion powder, and garlic. Blend until smooth and mix in dill, parsley, and pepper.
  • Grill the corn for 8-10 minutes after drizzling with avocado oil. Set aside.
  • Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes, then thread marinated chicken on them. Grill for 10-15 minutes, basting with BBQ sauce.
  • Combine romaine, green onions, tomatoes, cilantro, basil, corn, and black beans (if using) in a bowl. Add grilled chicken skewers and drizzle with ranch dressing before serving.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken for 20 minutes to 8 hours for optimal flavor.
  • Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  • Cube chicken evenly for uniform cooking.
  • Blend ranch starting from the top of the ingredients to avoid lumps.
  • Baste skewers with BBQ sauce during the final minutes of grilling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5g
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