Chicken Caesar Salad Skewers (Printer View)

Tender grilled chicken, crisp romaine, crunchy croutons drizzled with classic Caesar dressing in elegant skewers.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 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

# Method:

01 - Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
02 - In a bowl, toss the chicken cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Thread one piece of chicken onto each skewer. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side until fully cooked and lightly charred. Let rest for 2 minutes.
04 - Layer each skewer by adding a romaine leaf, a grilled chicken cube, then finish with a crouton.
05 - Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and sprinkle Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get an entire Caesar salad in one handheld bite, no forks required.
  • The chicken picks up a subtle char on the grill that elevates it beyond plain grilled poultry.
  • They come together in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for unexpected guests.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling the chicken for those 2 minutes, or the lettuce will start to wilt from the residual heat before you even get them on the platter.
  • Thread the chicken onto the skewer loosely so the wooden stick doesn't split it; a gentle slide is all you need.
03 -
  • Pat your romaine leaves completely dry with paper towels before assembly so the dressing adheres instead of sliding off.
  • If you're making these for a larger crowd, you can grill the chicken and set it aside up to 4 hours ahead, then assemble everything right before guests arrive.
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