Description
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the spirit of summer grilling. Juicy, marinated chicken is skewered with colorful bell peppers, red onions, and zucchini, all perfectly grilled to create a smoky-sweet flavor profile. Served atop fresh greens and drizzled with extra BBQ sauce, this salad is not only visually appealing but also a crowd-pleaser for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 small zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Cut chicken breasts into cubes and toss in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers alternately with bell peppers, onion wedges, and zucchini slices.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Soak wooden skewers in water if using.
- Grill skewers for about 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and has grill marks.
- Serve skewers on a bed of fresh greens and drizzle with additional BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with salad (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg