Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad combines juicy grilled chicken skewers with a fresh, herby ranch dressing and a colorful mix of romaine, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and herbs. It’s a flavorful, protein-packed salad perfect for lunch or dinner.
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 recommended)
- 8 [6-inch] wooden skewers, pre-soaked
For the W30 Herby Ranch:
- 1 cup light tasting oil (avocado or light olive 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 garlic, minced
- 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 (16 ounces)
- 1 [15-ounce] can black beans, drained and rinsed (omit for Whole30)
- ¼ cup loosely packed freshly chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves
- 1 avocado, peeled, seed removed, and diced medium
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. Toss with avocado oil and kosher salt.
- Thread chicken pieces onto pre-soaked skewers and brush with BBQ sauce.
- Grill skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred. Brush with more BBQ sauce if desired. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the W30 Herby Ranch by combining light oil, egg, coconut milk, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, onion powder, garlic, dill, parsley, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- For the salad, if using corn, toss corn kernels with avocado oil and grill or sauté until lightly charred. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, green onions, grape tomatoes, black beans (if using), cilantro, basil, avocado, and corn (if using).
- Remove chicken from skewers and add to the salad.
- Drizzle with W30 Herby Ranch dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a Whole30-compliant version, omit corn and black beans.
- Skewers can be cooked ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat or serve cold.
- Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce to taste; choose a sugar-free version for Whole30.
- Substitute store-bought mayo for the ranch dressing to save time, omitting the egg and coconut milk if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling + Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg