Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that perfectly combines smoky grilled chicken, colorful bell peppers, and crisp mixed greens, all drizzled with a zesty dressing. Ideal for summer cookouts or casual dinners, this salad is not only delicious but also visually stunning. Easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings, it’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 lb)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), cut into chunks
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Cut chicken into cubes and marinate in the sauce mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers alternating with bell pepper chunks and onion slices.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F). Lightly oil the grates.
- Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, turning occasionally.
- Arrange mixed greens on a serving platter and drizzle with lemon juice before topping with grilled skewers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg