Description
This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad combines tender grilled chicken skewers with fresh, crisp vegetables and a zesty natural dressing. It offers a vibrant, healthy, and easy-to-make meal perfect for quick lunches or light dinners any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil (natural)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp honey (natural)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad Base
- 1 cup mixed salad greens
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
Zesty Dressing (natural)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (natural)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tbsp honey (natural)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade and Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), smoked paprika, minced garlic, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), honey (natural), salt, and pepper. Add the cubed chicken breast and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Assemble and Grill the Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, alternating with chopped bell peppers. Heat a grill or grill pan and cook the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning regularly to ensure even cooking and char marks.
- Prepare the Salad Base: While grilling, chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Combine these with mixed greens and fresh herbs in a large bowl to create a fresh salad bed.
- Make the Zesty Dressing (natural): In a small bowl, whisk olive oil (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), honey (natural), minced garlic, smoked paprika, and natural gelling agent until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Place the grilled chicken skewers over the salad base and drizzle generously with the zesty dressing. Toss gently if desired or serve skewers whole for presentation.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least one hour for more intense flavors.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Let cooked skewers rest a few minutes to keep chicken juicy.
- Use a sharp knife for clean cuts on vegetables for better texture.
- Adjust the natural gelling agent amount to achieve desired dressing thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken salad, grilled chicken skewers, healthy salad, gluten free, fresh vegetables, zesty dressing
