BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad (Printable)
Juicy grilled chicken and fresh crisp veggies tossed in a zesty homemade dressing for a perfect light meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 3 tbsp BBQ sauce
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Salad
08 - 5.3 oz mixed salad greens
09 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
10 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
11 - 5.3 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1 avocado, sliced
14 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
→ Dressing
15 - 2 tbsp olive oil
16 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
17 - 1 tsp honey
18 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken cubes, tossing to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers.
03 - Grill the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with extra BBQ sauce, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
04 - While the chicken cooks, arrange the salad greens, peppers, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and cucumber in a large serving bowl.
05 - Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
06 - Top the salad with the grilled chicken skewers. Drizzle with the dressing and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the smoky flavors of summer grilling without needing to set up a full barbecue station.
- It combines warm, charred meat with cool, crisp vegetables for a texture that is just unbeatable.
02 -
- Wooden skewers must be soaked for at least thirty minutes to prevent them from catching fire.
- Letting the chicken rest for a few minutes off the heat helps the juices redistribute.
03 -
- Leave a little space between the chicken cubes on the skewer so the heat can circulate and cook the meat thoroughly.
- If you are using wooden skewers, rubbing them with a little oil helps the meat slide off easily when eating.