BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad (Printable)
Grilled BBQ chicken skewers on a bed of fresh vegetables with a zesty honey-mustard dressing. Perfect for warm-weather meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 3 tbsp BBQ sauce (plus extra for brushing)
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Salad
08 - 5.3 oz mixed salad greens
09 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
10 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
11 - 5.3 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1 avocado, sliced
14 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
→ Dressing
15 - 2 tbsp olive oil
16 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
17 - 1 tsp honey
18 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken cubes and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces for even cooking.
03 - Place skewers on the grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with additional BBQ sauce, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
04 - While the chicken grills, arrange the mixed greens, red and yellow bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and cucumber in a large serving bowl or on individual plates.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
06 - Lay the grilled chicken skewers over the assembled salad. Drizzle with the prepared dressing and serve immediately while the chicken is still warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The smoky char on the chicken paired with the fresh crunch of summer vegetables is genuinely addictive.
- It comes together fast enough for a weeknight but looks impressive enough for guests.
02 -
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes or they will catch fire on the grill.
- Letting the chicken marinate even 15 minutes makes a real difference but overnight is a game changer.
03 -
- Press the chicken cubes lightly against the grill when you first lay them down to get those beautiful crosshatch marks.
- Taste the dressing on a lettuce leaf instead of off the spoon because it reads differently against something green.