BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad (Printable)
Juicy grilled BBQ chicken skewers over crisp salad with vibrant herby ranch dressing. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ BBQ Chicken Skewers
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# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chicken cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Thread seasoned chicken, red bell pepper pieces, and red onion wedges onto skewers, alternating ingredients for even distribution.
04 - Brush skewers generously with half of the BBQ sauce, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Place skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes. During the final 5 minutes of cooking, brush with remaining BBQ sauce. Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and develops light charring.
06 - While chicken grills, arrange mixed greens on a large serving platter or individual plates. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, avocado, radishes, and sweet corn in decorative sections.
07 - In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add chopped chives, parsley, dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly to combine. Gradually stir in milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired pouring consistency is reached.
08 - Remove cooked chicken skewers from grill. Arrange skewers directly over the prepared salad. Serve immediately with herby ranch dressing drizzled on top or offered on the side for individual portioning.
# Expert Advice:
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- The contrast between hot, charred chicken and refreshing vegetables is basically summer on a plate
- That homemade ranch dressing will ruin you for store-bought versions forever
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- Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before threading to prevent them from burning
- Dont brush on the BBQ sauce too early or the sugars will scorch
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- Double the ranch recipe because you will want to put it on everything
- Leftover grilled chicken makes amazing tacos the next day