Chicken Caesar Salad Skewers (Printable)

Tender grilled chicken cubes with romaine and crunchy croutons enhanced by Caesar dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (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, approximately 1-inch cubes (store-bought or homemade)

→ Dressing

08 - 1/4 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
09 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, combine chicken cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder; toss to coat evenly.
03 - Thread one chicken cube onto each skewer. Grill each side for 3 to 4 minutes until fully cooked with a light char. Allow to rest for 2 minutes.
04 - On each skewer, layer a romaine leaf, followed by a grilled chicken piece, and top with a crouton.
05 - Arrange skewers on a serving platter, drizzle with Caesar dressing, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They look fancy but come together faster than setting the table
  • No one has to wrestle with salad leaves sliding off their plate at a party
  • You get all the flavors of Caesar salad in one perfect bite
  • Kids actually get excited about eating lettuce when its on a stick
02 -
  • Dont skip the resting time after grilling or the chicken will be dry and chewy instead of tender
  • If your croutons are too small they will split when you try to skewer them, so go for the big chunky ones
  • Drizzle the dressing at the last possible moment or the lettuce will get soggy and sad
03 -
  • Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes before grilling so they dont catch fire
  • Let your grill pan get smoking hot before adding the chicken for the best sear and flavor
  • Taste your dressing before drizzling and adjust with lemon juice or Parmesan if it needs a boost
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