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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

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  • Author: Molly Yeh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is fresh, colorful, and packed with smoky flavor. Juicy grilled chicken skewers are served over a crisp bed of greens, topped with sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and a drizzle of tangy BBQ ranch dressing. It’s a delicious balance of healthy and hearty—perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Skewers:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for brushing)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • Wooden or metal skewers

For the Salad:

  • 6 cups mixed salad greens

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

For the Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing

  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken:
    In a bowl, combine chicken, BBQ sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) in the fridge.

  2. Prepare the Skewers:
    Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.

  3. Grill the Chicken:
    Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with extra BBQ sauce, until chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.

  4. Mix the Dressing:
    In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing and BBQ sauce until smooth. Set aside.

  5. Assemble the Salad:
    Divide salad greens between bowls or plates. Top with grilled chicken skewers, cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado, red onion, and cheese if using.

  6. Drizzle & Serve:
    Spoon BBQ ranch dressing over the salad just before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken if you’re short on time—just toss it in BBQ sauce and warm it up before serving.

  • Add croutons or crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.

  • This salad works great for meal prep—just store dressing separately.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 690mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Find it online: https://healthyhomeeats.com/bbq-chicken-skewer-salad/