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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad – A Flavor-Packed Easy Recipes Favorite

This BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a healthy twist on grilling season classics—fresh, bold, and full of flavor!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salads & Bowls
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 4 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for brushing)
  • 1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Cilantro, for garnish
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken with avocado oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, and BBQ sauce. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Thread the chicken onto skewers.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with extra BBQ sauce until cooked through.
  4. In a large bowl or platter, layer romaine, arugula, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion.
  5. Top with grilled chicken skewers, squeeze lime juice over the salad, and garnish with cilantro.
  6. Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side, if desired.

Notes

To save time, you can marinate the chicken the night before. Add grilled corn or a drizzle of ranch for extra flavor.