BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad Herby Ranch (Print Version)
Juicy grilled BBQ chicken skewers over crisp colorful salad with homemade herby ranch dressing
# What You Need:
→ BBQ Chicken Skewers
01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
05 - ½ tsp onion powder
06 - ½ tsp salt
07 - ¼ tsp black pepper
08 - ½ cup BBQ sauce (gluten-free if needed)
09 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
10 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
→ Salad Base
11 - 5 oz mixed salad greens
12 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cucumber, sliced
14 - 1 avocado, sliced
15 - 2 oz radishes, thinly sliced
16 - 3.5 oz sweetcorn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
→ Herby Ranch Dressing
17 - ½ cup mayonnaise
18 - ¼ cup Greek yogurt
19 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
20 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
21 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
22 - 1 garlic clove, minced
23 - 1 tsp lemon juice
24 - ½ tsp salt
25 - ¼ tsp black pepper
26 - 2–3 tbsp milk (to desired consistency)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Thread chicken, red bell pepper, and red onion onto skewers, alternating pieces.
04 - Brush skewers with half the BBQ sauce.
05 - Grill skewers for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining BBQ sauce during the last 5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
06 - While the chicken cooks, arrange mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, radishes, and sweetcorn on serving plates or a large platter.
07 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chives, parsley, dill, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Thin with milk to desired consistency.
08 - Place grilled chicken skewers on top of the salad. Drizzle with herby ranch dressing or serve on the side. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The warm grilled chicken against cold crunchy veggies creates this perfect temperature contrast that makes every bite interesting
- You get all the satisfaction of BBQ without the heaviness—its lighter than it feels
02 -
- Metal skewers conduct heat and cook the meat from the inside out, while wooden ones need a good 30-minute soak to prevent burning
- Letting the chicken rest for just 5 minutes after grilling keeps all those juices inside instead of running onto your plate
03 -
- The spice rub works even better if you let it sit on the chicken for an hour before grilling
- Room temperature chicken grills more evenly than cold straight from the fridge