BBQ chicken skewer salad
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring tender BBQ chicken skewers atop a bed of crisp greens and fresh vegetables.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken Skewers
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 cup BBQ sauce plus more for brushing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Salad Base
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup cucumber diced
- 0.5 cup bell pepper any color, diced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
BBQ Vinaigrette
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare Chicken Skewers
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with 0.5 cup BBQ sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator).
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 6-8 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred. Brush with additional BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of grilling.
Assemble Salad
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all ingredients for the BBQ vinaigrette until well combined.
- Pour vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss to coat.
- Divide salad among serving plates. Top each serving with BBQ chicken skewers.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra smoky flavor, use a charcoal grill. You can also add other vegetables to the skewers like zucchini or bell pepper chunks.