BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad
BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a delightful and nutritious dish perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals. This vibrant salad combines marinated, grilled chicken skewers with fresh vegetables like bell peppers, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes, all drizzled with a zesty barbecue sauce. It’s not only visually appealing but also customizable based on your favorite ingredients or what you have on hand. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a hit among both adults and kids. Enjoy this refreshing salad as a main course or a side dish to elevate any meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ red onion
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce with lemon juice to create the marinade.
- Marinate chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C).
- Chop bell peppers, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes; slice red onion.
- Thread marinated chicken and vegetables onto skewers.
- Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes per side until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve with extra barbecue sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg