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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

This refreshing salad combines juicy, smoky BBQ-glazed chicken skewers with crisp summer vegetables and a zesty honey-apple cider vinaigrette. It's a satisfying and light main course perfect for grilling season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Chicken Skewers)
  • 0.25 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade) (Chicken Skewers)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil (for chicken) (Chicken Skewers)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste) (Chicken Skewers)
  • 5 cups Mixed salad greens (Salad Base)
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved (Salad Base)
  • 1 whole Bell pepper, diced (Salad Base)
  • 0.5 Red onion, thinly sliced (Salad Base)
  • 0.5 Cucumber, sliced (Salad Base)
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil (for dressing) (Dressing)
  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar (Dressing)
  • 1 tbsp Honey (Use maple syrup for a vegan option) (Dressing)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste) (Dressing)

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • skewers metal or pre-soaked wood
  • Large bowl for serving

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix the chicken cubes with the BBQ sauce, $1text{ tbsp}$ olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to a couple of hours in the fridge for deeper flavor).
  2. Heat the grill to medium-high. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a slight space between each piece for even cooking.
  3. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked ($165^{circ}text{F}$ or $75^{circ}text{C}$ internal temperature) and has defined grill marks. Remove and let cool slightly.
  4. While the chicken is grilling, wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens and place them in a large serving bowl. Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and cucumber.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the $3text{ tbsp}$ olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  6. Place the warm chicken skewers over the prepared salad. Drizzle with the dressing, and toss the salad gently just before serving.

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of $165^{circ}text{F}$ ($75^{circ}text{C}$) before removing from the grill. Store leftovers and the dressing separately to keep the greens crisp. For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup in the dressing.