Description
Discover the ultimate BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad, a fresh summer recipe featuring smoky grilled chicken, crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a tangy herby yogurt dressing. Perfect for quick, healthy meals, this whole30‑friendly dish serves four and packs protein, flavor, and vibrant colors for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, dill, cilantro), chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add chicken and marinate 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium‑high. Thread chicken onto skewers.
- Grill 10‑15 minutes, turning until cooked through.
- Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and herbs for dressing.
- Arrange mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber; top with chicken skewers and drizzle dressing.
Notes
- For extra smokiness
- add a pinch of smoked salt to the marinade. Use bamboo skewers soaked 30 minutes to prevent burning. Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer per serving with salad
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad, BBQ chicken salad, grilled chicken skewers recipe, easy summer salad, healthy chicken salad, whole30 chicken salad