BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad (Printable)

Smoky grilled chicken skewers served over fresh greens with vegetables and tangy dressing

# What You'll Need:

→ BBQ Chicken Skewers

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→ Salad Base

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→ Honey Mustard Dressing

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# How-To Steps:

01 - Soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes before assembling to prevent burning during grilling.
02 - Toss chicken cubes with olive oil, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Thread seasoned chicken, bell pepper chunks, and red onion wedges alternately onto the skewers, leaving slight space between pieces for even cooking.
04 - Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until properly preheated for direct grilling.
05 - Grill skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with additional BBQ sauce, until chicken reaches 165°F and develops light char marks.
06 - While skewers cook, arrange mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, avocado, and crumbled feta on a large serving platter.
07 - Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified and smooth.
08 - Drizzle prepared dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients without damaging the greens.
09 - Remove cooked skewers from grill and arrange directly over the dressed salad. Serve immediately while chicken is still warm.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The warm smoky chicken against crisp cool greens creates that perfect contrast everyone craves on hot days
  • It looks impressive but secretly comes together in under 40 minutes, making you look like a dinner party genius
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  • The difference between good and great here is letting the skewers rest for just two minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute instead of running all over your salad
  • Do not skip brushing on that extra BBQ sauce at the very end, as it creates those restaurant-quality charred edges that make this dish memorable
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  • Invest in metal skewers if you make this often, as they conduct heat better and mean one less thing to remember at the start of cooking
  • Let the salad greens come to room temperature while the chicken grills so the temperature contrast is not too shocking

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