Description
Juicy barbecue glazed chicken skewers served over a crisp chopped salad with cucumber, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy herb dressing. This fresh and smoky meal is hearty, colorful, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
- ½ cup smoky barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs, barbecue sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving slight space between each piece.
- In a separate large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and parsley.
- Grill the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly charred.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, dill, and water until smooth and creamy.
- Arrange the salad on serving plates, place the grilled skewers on top, and drizzle with the creamy herb dressing before serving.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers before grilling to prevent burning.
- For extra smoky flavor, grill the corn briefly before adding it to the salad.
- Store dressing separately if preparing ahead for meal prep.
- Fresh lime juice gives the dressing the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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