Description
This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad Recipe combines tender grilled chicken skewers with a fresh, vibrant salad base for a delicious and satisfying meal. Perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup barbecue sauce (plus more for brushing)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad:
- 6 cups mixed greens or romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup corn kernels (grilled or canned)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ranch dressing or dressing of choice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken with barbecue sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken Skewers: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers. Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning and brushing with additional barbecue sauce, until fully cooked.
- Prepare the Salad: Arrange mixed greens in a bowl or on plates. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, corn, and cheddar cheese.
- Assemble: Remove chicken from skewers and place on top of the salad. Drizzle with ranch dressing or your preferred dressing.
- Serve: Enjoy the BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad immediately.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce.
- For a smoky flavor, grill the corn before adding it to the salad.
- To make it low-carb, omit the corn and cheese or substitute with avocado.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
