Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups BBQ sauce (such as Primal Kitchen brand), divided
- 8 wooden skewers (6-inch, pre-soaked)
For the W30 Herby Ranch:
- 1 cup light tasting oil (such as avocado oil or light olive oil; can substitute with store-bought mayo as noted)
- 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 (or about 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
- Marinate the Chicken: Using a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet, pound the chicken breasts until they are uniformly ½ inch thick. Cut the chicken into 2-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl. Add avocado oil, kosher salt, and 1 cup of BBQ sauce, stirring to coat thoroughly. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate to marinate for 4-8 hours for deeper flavor.
- Make the Herby Ranch: Pour the light tasting oil into a wide-mouth jar. Crack the egg into the oil and let it settle at the bottom. Insert an immersion blender and rest the blade on the yolk; keep it in place as a thick white mayo forms at the bottom (about 10 seconds). Slowly move the blender up and down until the mixture emulsifies into mayo. Add coconut milk, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, onion powder, and minced garlic, blending again to combine. Stir in chopped dill, parsley, and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use (up to 1 week).
- Grill the Chicken & Corn: Drizzle the corn with avocado oil and rub to coat evenly. Preheat your grill to medium-high (350–400°F) and oil the grates (use a paper towel dipped in oil, held with tongs). Place corn on the grill and cook, turning every 2 minutes, until tender (about 10–12 minutes). Grill chicken skewers, cooking the first side for 3–4 minutes until grill marks form. Flip, baste the cooked side with reserved BBQ sauce, and cook for another 3–4 minutes, keeping the grill closed as much as possible. Remove both corn and chicken to cool slightly.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, sliced green onions, grape tomatoes, black beans, chopped cilantro, and basil. Add your desired amount of herby ranch dressing and toss until well coated. Cut the grilled corn kernels from the cobs and add to the salad, along with diced avocado. Gently toss again to combine.
- Serve: Top the salad with the grilled chicken skewers. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If using store-bought mayo for the herby ranch, you will need 1 cup and can skip the egg.
- For Whole30 compliance, omit the corn and black beans from the salad and ensure your BBQ sauce and dressing are compliant.
- Chicken can be marinated up to 8 hours ahead for best flavor.
- Dressing keeps for up to 1 week in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 953
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2221mg
- Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 45g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 133mg