Description
This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad recipe is a delightful mix of grilled chicken skewers marinated in barbecue sauce served over a bed of fresh mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, cheddar cheese, red onion, and avocado. Drizzled with ranch dressing, this salad is bursting with flavors and textures, making it a perfect main course for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, plus more for brushing
- 2 tablespoons 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 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or grilled)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Ranch or your favorite dressing, for serving
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with barbecue sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator).
- Grill the Chicken: Thread chicken onto skewers and preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with more BBQ sauce, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
- Assemble the Salad: Layer mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, cheddar cheese, red onion, and avocado in serving bowls or on a large platter. Remove cooked chicken from skewers and place over the salad.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with ranch or preferred dressing and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- You can use rotisserie chicken and toss with BBQ sauce for a quick version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
