Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Juicy grilled chicken, vibrant bell peppers, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet cherry tomatoes come together in a delightful salad drizzled with a tangy marinade. Perfect for picnics, casual dinners, or impressing guests, this easy-to-make salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrition. Enjoy this fresh and delicious meal any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), chopped
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss chicken until coated and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Chop bell peppers into chunks and slice cucumber and red onion. Halve cherry tomatoes.
- Thread marinated chicken and veggies onto skewers, alternating between them.
- Preheat the grill over medium heat. Grill skewers for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- After grilling, let skewers rest for a few minutes. In a large bowl, combine grilled ingredients with leftover veggies. Drizzle with olive oil or dressing if desired.
- Transfer to plates or a serving platter and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with salad (approximately 260g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg