Description
Enjoy a delicious BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad that combines smoky grilled chicken skewers with a fresh, vibrant salad loaded with colorful veggies and a creamy dressing. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Skewers:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or grilled)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- Ranch or creamy dressing for serving
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken with barbecue sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Thread onto skewers and marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Cook skewers on a preheated grill for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
- Assemble the Salad: Arrange greens on a platter. Top with tomatoes, corn, red onion, avocado, cheddar cheese. Add grilled chicken, drizzle with dressing, and garnish with cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy your BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad immediately!
Notes
- You can use rotisserie or pre-cooked BBQ chicken for a quicker option.
- To lighten the salad, omit cheese or use vinaigrette dressing.
- Enhance texture with black beans or tortilla strips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
