Description
A vibrant and healthy BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad featuring tender grilled chicken cubes coated in tangy barbecue sauce, served over a fresh mix of greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions, with an optional sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. This salad combines smoky flavors with crisp vegetables and is perfect for a quick and satisfying main course.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Skewers
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 wooden skewers, soaked in water
For the Salad
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to ensure it’s hot enough for perfectly grilled chicken with char marks.
- Prepare the Skewers: Thread the chicken cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers evenly, making sure the pieces are not too tightly packed.
- Coat the Chicken: In a small bowl, toss the chicken skewers with barbecue sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to coat all sides evenly and enhance flavor.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred on the edges for that smoky BBQ flavor.
- Assemble the Salad: While the chicken is grilling, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, thinly sliced red onions, and optional shredded cheddar cheese in a large salad bowl.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the chicken from the skewers and slice into bite-sized pieces or leave them on the skewers for presentation. Arrange the chicken over the salad.
- Garnish and Finish: Drizzle additional barbecue sauce over the top if desired, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in barbecue sauce for 30 minutes prior to grilling.
- You can substitute with cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
- Use a grill pan if an outdoor grill is not available.
