BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad
This BBQ chicken skewer salad is smoky, fresh, and packed with bold flavor. Juicy grilled chicken coated in BBQ sauce is served over crisp veggies, making it a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- * 2 large chicken breasts cut into cubes
- * 6 cups mixed greens romaine, spinach, or spring mix
- * 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- * 1 cup corn fresh, grilled, or canned
- * 1 avocado sliced
- * ½ red onion thinly sliced
- * ½ cup BBQ sauce
- * 2 tablespoons olive oil
- * 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- * 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- * ½ teaspoon salt
- * ½ teaspoon black pepper
- * Optional: ranch dressing or vinaigrette
- * Optional: shredded cheese tortilla strips, beans
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread chicken onto skewers.
- Toss chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Lightly oil grill grates and place skewers on the grill.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Brush BBQ sauce onto chicken during the last 3–4 minutes.
- Continue cooking until chicken reaches 165°F and is slightly charred.
- Remove and let rest for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, assemble greens, tomatoes, corn, avocado, and onion.
- Add chicken (on skewers or removed) on top.
- Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce or dressing if desired and serve.
Notes
- Add BBQ sauce at the end to prevent burning.
- Do not overcrowd skewers for even cooking.
- Avoid overcooking to keep chicken juicy.
- Let chicken rest before serving for better flavor.