Name: BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces); 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade); 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Wooden or metal skewers (soaked if using wooden skewers); 6 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine); 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (red, yellow, or orange); 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional); 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

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Here’s what you’ll need to make the BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad:

For the BBQ Chicken Skewers:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1/4 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Wooden or metal skewers (soaked if using wooden skewers)

For the Salad:

6 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (red, yellow, or orange)
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

For the Dressing:

3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Skewers

Start by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. You want them to be about 1 inch in size so they cook evenly and quickly on the grill.
Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Add the BBQ sauce and toss everything together until the chicken is well-coated. If you have time, let the chicken marinate for 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the chicken pieces onto your skewers, ensuring they’re snug but not packed too tightly.

Step 2: Grill the Chicken

Once your grill is hot, place the skewers on it and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and has a nice char. Make sure to check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer—it should read 165°F (75°C).
While grilling, feel free to brush the chicken with a little extra BBQ sauce for added flavor and moisture.

Step 3: Prepare the Salad

While the chicken is grilling, prepare your salad. Start by washing and drying the mixed greens, then toss them into a large salad bowl.
Add the cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes to the bowl. If you like a little extra freshness, sprinkle some chopped cilantro over the top.
Toss the vegetables together to combine, but don’t add the dressing just yet—wait until the chicken is ready.

Step 4: Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until everything is well combined. The dressing should be tangy with a touch of sweetness, which pairs beautifully with the smoky BBQ chicken.

Step 5: Assemble the Salad

Once the chicken is done, remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
To assemble the salad, plate the greens and veggies, then remove the chicken from the skewers and arrange it on top of the salad.
Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over everything and toss gently to coat.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

Serve the salad immediately while the chicken is still warm. It’s delicious on its own, but you can add extra toppings like crumbled feta, avocado, or a sprinkle of sunflower seeds for added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6
Calories: 350
Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g