Description
This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad combines smoky grilled chicken skewers with crisp greens, colorful veggies, and a zesty ranch or vinaigrette dressing. It’s a fresh, satisfying meal that’s perfect for summer lunches, dinners, or backyard gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken Skewers:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for brushing)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers
- For the Salad:
- 6 cups romaine or mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh, canned, or grilled)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or crumbled feta (optional)
- For the Dressing:
- Ranch, BBQ ranch, or vinaigrette of choice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 15–30 minutes (optional but recommended).
- Grill the Skewers: Thread chicken onto skewers. Grill over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, turning and basting with extra BBQ sauce until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, layer greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, corn, and cheese.
- Add Chicken: Remove chicken from skewers and place on top of salad, or serve skewers over individual bowls.
- Drizzle and Serve: Top with your preferred dressing and enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Great with grilled pineapple or avocado slices. Use rotisserie chicken or baked BBQ chicken as a shortcut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: bbq chicken salad, grilled chicken skewers, summer salad recipe, barbecue chicken salad, healthy bbq meal