Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together the smoky flavors of grilled chicken and the freshness of seasonal vegetables. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, this salad features tender marinated chicken skewers served atop a bed of mixed greens, crunchy cucumbers, and colorful bell peppers. Drizzled with your favorite BBQ sauce, it’s not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 red onion
- 1 cucumber
- Mixed greens (spinach and arugula)
- BBQ sauce (for marinating)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers alternately with bell peppers and onion segments.
- Grill skewers for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- While grilling, wash greens and slice cucumbers; arrange on plates.
- Serve skewers over the salad base and drizzle with additional BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight. Mix up vegetables based on seasonal availability for variety.