Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a fresh, colorful summer meal featuring juicy barbecue-marinated chicken skewers served over crisp greens with sweet corn, creamy avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a tangy ranch BBQ dressing. Perfect for cookouts, meal prep, or an easy weeknight dinner, this hearty salad is packed with smoky, fresh flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 wooden or metal skewers
For the Salad
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup grilled corn kernels
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
For the Dressing
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Toss the chicken cubes with BBQ sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Grill the skewers: Thread the chicken onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked and lightly charred.
- Prepare the salad: In a large serving bowl, combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, grilled corn, red onion, cheddar cheese, and cilantro.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together the ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
- Assemble and serve: Arrange the grilled chicken skewers over the salad, drizzle with the dressing, and serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. You can substitute chicken thighs for extra juicy skewers, and add black beans, tortilla strips, or sliced jalapeños for even more flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad with chicken skewers
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: bbq chicken skewer salad, grilled chicken salad, summer salad recipe, bbq chicken skewers, healthy summer dinner
