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BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 5

Ingredients

– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
– 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
– 4 cups mixed salad greens (like spinach, arugula, or kale)
– ½ cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
– Optional toppings: avocado slices, feta cheese, cilantro, or crispy bacon bits

Instructions

Creating BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a straightforward process! Follow these steps to make your amazing dish:

1. Prepare Chicken: Cut the boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes for easy skewering.
2. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken cubes and toss well to coat. Allow it to marinate for at least 20 minutes (or longer in the fridge for more flavor).
3. Skewer the Chicken and Vegetables: Thread the marinated chicken, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper pieces, and onion wedges onto skewers, alternating between each ingredient.
4. Preheat Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Make sure it’s hot before placing the skewers on for the best char.
5. Grill the Skewers: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
6. Prepare Salad Base: While the skewers are grilling, arrange the mixed salad greens on a large serving platter or individual plates.
7. Add BBQ Sauce: Drizzle half of the BBQ sauce over the salad greens to add flavor. Toss gently to coat.
8. Top with Chicken Skewers: Once the chicken skewers are cooked, remove them from the grill and let them cool for a minute. Place the skewers atop the salad greens.
9. Finish with Toppings: Drizzle the remaining BBQ sauce over the skewer salad and add your choice of toppings, like avocado slices, feta cheese, or crispy bacon bits.
10. Serve Immediately: Enjoy the BBQ Chicken Skewers while they’re warm!

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