Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is the ultimate dish for your next gathering, blending tender grilled chicken and colorful veggies with a zesty dressing. This vibrant salad transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences, making it perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners. A feast for the eyes and the palate, it’s customizable to suit all tastes and sure to impress family and friends with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, cut into large chunks
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 8 wooden kabob skewers (soaked in water)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Chop bell peppers, zucchini, and onion into skewering-friendly pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder. Marinate the chicken breasts in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken and vegetables onto skewers alternately.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and grill skewers for about 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove from grill and chop skewers into bite-sized pieces. Toss with greens or salad base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of salad with dressing
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg