Chicken Caesar Salad Skewers (Printable version)

Grilled chicken cubes with romaine leaves and croutons, finished with a creamy Caesar drizzle.

# Ingredient list:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12.3 oz), cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Salad

06 - 12 small romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried

→ Croutons

07 - 12 large croutons (about 1-inch cubes), store-bought or homemade

→ Dressing

08 - 1/4 cup Caesar dressing, store-bought or homemade
09 - Optional: freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
03 - Thread one chicken cube onto each skewer. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side until fully cooked and lightly charred. Let cool for 2 minutes.
04 - On each skewer, layer a romaine leaf, a grilled chicken cube, and a crouton.
05 - Arrange skewers on a platter, drizzle with Caesar dressing, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • They look impressive but take less effort than setting the table.
  • Everyone gets their own perfect bite, no sad soggy lettuce at the bottom of a bowl.
  • You can prep the chicken ahead and assemble them right before guests arrive.
  • Kids actually eat salad when it comes on a stick.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the grill or the chicken will steam instead of char, give each skewer a little breathing room.
  • If your croutons are on the small side, double them up so they don't slide off the stick.
  • Let the chicken rest before assembling or the heat will wilt the lettuce into sad green ribbons.
03 -
  • Use flat skewers or soak wooden ones for ten minutes so they don't spin when you flip the chicken.
  • Grate your Parmesan with a microplane right over the platter, the fine shreds stick to the dressing and look beautiful.
  • If you're making a big batch, assemble them in stages so the first ones don't sit too long and get limp.
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