Grilled Chicken Skewer Salad 🥗🍢
A vibrant, fresh, and smoky Mediterranean-inspired dish!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers:
1 chicken breast, cut into cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Juice of ½ lemon
Wooden or metal skewer
For the Salad:
2 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, or your favorite blend)
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cucumber, sliced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ avocado, diced
¼ cup pomegranate seeds
6–8 Kalamata olives
Optional: peach slices or yellow tomatoes for a touch of sweetness
Simple Dressing:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper, to taste
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Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate & Skewer the Chicken:
Combine the chicken with olive oil, spices, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Let it marinate for 15 minutes, then thread onto a skewer.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and slightly charred.
3️⃣ Build the Salad:
Arrange the mixed greens in a bowl and top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, olives, and pomegranate seeds. Add peach slices if using.
4️⃣ Make the Dressing:
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently.
5️⃣ Finish & Serve:
Place the grilled chicken skewer on top and enjoy immediately!
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⏳ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
🔥 Calories: ~420 per serving | Protein: ~30g per serving