Description
A vibrant and healthy BBQ chicken skewer salad featuring juicy grilled chicken and fresh vegetables, topped with a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: skewers soaked in water
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your chicken. Cut the boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in this marinade and let them sit for at least 10 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a small space between each piece for even cooking.
- Grill the skewers for 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Prepare the salad by combining the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and avocado in a large serving bowl.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Once the chicken is ready, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it and add to the salad. Drizzle the dressing on top, toss gently, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegetarian twist, replace chicken with grilled tofu or mushrooms. Consider serving with pita chips for a crunchy contrast.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg