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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a lively and flavorful dish that combines tender, marinated chicken with colorful vegetables, all drizzled with zesty BBQ sauce. This vibrant salad is perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable, it promises to impress your guests or elevate your home dining experience.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 small zucchinis, sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh greens (like romaine or spinach) for serving

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, combine chicken with BBQ sauce and olive oil. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Thread marinated chicken, bell peppers, zucchini slices, and red onion onto soaked wooden skewers.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F). Grill skewers for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Prepare a bed of greens on plates. Once skewers are done, place them on top of the greens and drizzle with leftover BBQ sauce.
  • Author: Laura Lopez
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken for several hours or overnight. Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variety. Add toppings like avocado or feta cheese for extra richness.