Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly embodies the essence of summer. Featuring juicy grilled chicken, colorful bell peppers, and crisp greens, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delight for the taste buds. Tossed in a zesty BBQ sauce and served over fresh greens, it makes for an ideal meal for casual gatherings or busy weeknights, offering an explosion of flavors that will delight your taste buds and create lasting memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), chopped
- 1 medium red onion, cut into thick slices
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine or spinach)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, BBQ sauce, and lemon juice. Add chicken cubes and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, alternating with bell peppers, onion slices, and zucchini rounds.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil grates. Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- While grilling, prepare a bed of mixed greens in bowls.
- Once skewers are ready, place them over the greens, drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg