Description
A vibrant and hearty BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad perfect for summer grilling! Juicy chicken skewers meet crisp greens and a zesty dressing for a fresh, protein-packed meal. Great for BBQ parties or a healthy dinner idea.
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Dressing of choice (ranch, vinaigrette, or BBQ ranch)
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and BBQ sauce.
- Thread the chicken onto skewers.
- Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with extra BBQ sauce until cooked through.
- While chicken is cooking, arrange salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and cheese on a large platter or individual plates.
- Remove chicken from skewers and place over the salad.
- Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for 1 hour before grilling.
- Customize the salad by adding corn, black beans, or jalapeños for a Tex-Mex twist!
Nutrition
- Calories: ~380 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
