Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a vibrant, summer-inspired dish that combines juicy, marinated chicken with colorful vegetables. Grilled to perfection, each skewer is a delightful burst of flavor, making it the perfect centerpiece for any warm-weather gathering. This easy-to-prepare salad invites creativity in both ingredients and presentation, ensuring it impresses at picnics or cozy dinners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup zucchini (sliced into thick rounds)
- 1 medium red onion (cut into wedges)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, and lemon juice.
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss in marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prep Vegetables: Chop bell peppers and zucchini; slice red onion into wedges.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread marinated chicken and vegetables onto skewers.
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve & Enjoy: Let skewers rest briefly before serving; pair with your favorite dipping sauce or serve over greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg