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BBQ chicken skewer salad on wooden plate with colorful toppings
ChefMaster Emily

BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad Recipe

Juicy BBQ chicken skewers, smoky grilled corn, crisp greens, creamy avocado, and a tangy lime-cilantro dressing—this salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed celebration of summer meals and healthy comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Salad
Cuisine: American, Grilled
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skewers
  • Chicken breast or thigh pieces cut into skewer-sized chunks
  • Barbecue sauce
For the Salad
  • Mixed salad greens
  • Corn kernels grilled or charred
  • Cherry tomatoes halved
  • Avocado chunks
  • Red onion slices thinly sliced
  • Cilantro leaves for garnish
For the Dressing
  • Lime juice
  • Olive oil
  • Honey or agave
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • Skewers
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Salad bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high. Thread chicken onto skewers and brush with barbecue sauce. Set aside to marinate.
  2. Grill the skewers for 5–6 minutes per side, brushing again with BBQ sauce until charred and cooked through. Let rest.
  3. Grill corn kernels with a light drizzle of oil until slightly charred. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey/agave, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  5. In a large bowl, layer salad greens, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion. Top with sliced chicken skewers.
  6. Drizzle with dressing, toss gently, and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

Let the grilled chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy. Customize with feta, grilled veggies, or spicy sauce. Not suitable for freezing—best enjoyed fresh.