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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

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  • Author: Lucas Bennett
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Lunch & Dinner
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Description

A fresh, high-protein salad with smoky grilled BBQ chicken skewers, charred corn, and a creamy dairy-free herby ranch dressing.


Ingredients

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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons avocado oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups BBQ sauce, (divided, such as Primal Kitchen)
8 (6-inch) wooden skewers, (pre-soaked)
1 cup avocado oil
1 large egg
1/2 cup unsweetened full fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill fronds
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 ears corn
2 tablespoons avocado oil
8 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce ((from about 2 small heads))
6 green onions, (thinly sliced (green parts only))
16 ounces (about 2 cups) quartered grape tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1/4 cup loosely packed, freshly chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
1 avocado, (peeled, seeded, and diced into medium cubes)


Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: Cut chicken into cubes, toss with oil, salt, and 1 cup BBQ sauce. Thread onto soaked skewers.
  2. Make the Herby Ranch Dressing: Blend oil, egg, coconut milk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, onion powder, and garlic until smooth. Stir in dill, parsley, and black pepper.
  3. Grill the Chicken and Make the Salad: Grill corn and chicken skewers. Brush chicken with remaining BBQ sauce. Assemble salad in a large bowl with romaine, green onions, tomatoes, beans, cilantro, basil, avocado, and corn kernels. Top with grilled chicken and drizzle with dressing.

Notes

  • For a lower-sodium option, use a reduced-sodium BBQ sauce and adjust added salt to taste.
  • Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 servings
  • Calories: 953 kcal
  • Sugar: 39 g
  • Sodium: 1971 mg
  • Fat: 64 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 45 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 61 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 39 g
  • Cholesterol: 130 mg