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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

A delicious salad featuring succulent marinated chicken skewers, fresh greens, and vibrant toppings, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce Use Primal Kitchen brand for best flavor.
  • 8 pieces wooden skewers (6-inch, pre-soaked)
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup light tasting oil
  • 1 piece 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.
  • 8 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce (or 2 small heads)
  • 6 pieces green onions Thinly sliced, green part only.
  • 2 cups quartered grape tomatoes (or 16 ounces)
  • 1 can (15-ounce) black beans Drained and rinsed, omit for Whole30.
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves
  • 1 piece avocado Peeled, seed removed, and diced medium.

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. Combine chicken, avocado oil, kosher salt, and BBQ sauce in a bowl. Let that marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Herby-Ranch Dressing
  1. Whisk together the egg (if using), coconut milk, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, onion powder, garlic, dill, parsley, and black pepper. Let it chill in the fridge.
Grill the Chicken and Prepare the Salad
  1. Thread marinated chicken onto the skewers and grill until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, corn (if using), black beans (if using), cilantro, basil, and avocado.
  3. Once chicken is grilled, slice it up and toss it on top of the salad.

Notes

This salad is great for meal prep! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For best flavor, let the chicken rest after grilling.