BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad (Printable)
Juicy BBQ chicken on crisp greens with tangy dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 3 tbsp BBQ sauce (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
04 - 1 garlic clove, minced
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - ½ tsp salt
07 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Salad Components
08 - 5 oz mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, romaine)
09 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
10 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 cucumber, sliced
13 - 3 oz sweetcorn (cooked or canned, drained)
→ Honey Mustard Dressing
14 - 3 tbsp olive oil
15 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
16 - 1 tbsp honey
17 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
18 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
19 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - In a bowl, combine chicken cubes with olive oil, BBQ sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
03 - Grill the skewers for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
04 - While chicken cooks, combine mixed greens, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and sweetcorn in a large bowl.
05 - Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Pour the dressing over the salad greens and toss gently to coat. Serve the salad on plates, topping each portion with a chicken skewer. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between hot, charred chicken and cool, crisp vegetables is irresistible.
- You get a complete meal with a sweet and tangy kick in under forty minutes.
02 -
- Soaking wooden skewers for ten minutes prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Let the chicken rest for a moment off the heat to keep the juices inside the meat.
03 -
- Use pre-cooked corn or canned corn to save time on chopping.
- Always check your BBQ sauce label to ensure it is gluten free if necessary.