Chicken Caesar Salad Skewers (Printable Version)

Grilled chicken cubes with romaine, croutons, and Caesar dressing on skewers.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 12.3 ounces), 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 - Optional: freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss chicken cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Thread one chicken cube onto each skewer and grill for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred. Allow to rest for 2 minutes.
04 - Layer each skewer by placing a romaine leaf first, followed by a grilled chicken cube, and finish with a crouton.
05 - Arrange skewers on a serving platter, drizzle with Caesar dressing, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
06 - Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything stays crisp and warm at the same time, which feels nearly impossible but works perfectly.
  • You can prep the components ahead and assemble them right before guests arrive, no stress.
  • They look impressive on a platter but require almost no cooking skill.
  • Each skewer is a complete bite, no plate or fork needed.
02 -
  • Cut the chicken into even cubes or some pieces will be overcooked while others stay undercooked.
  • Pat the romaine leaves completely dry or the dressing will slide right off and pool on the plate.
  • Let the chicken rest before assembling or the heat will wilt the lettuce instantly.
03 -
  • Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes before grilling the chicken if you thread them before cooking, it prevents burning.
  • Use the inner romaine leaves, they are smaller, crisper, and cup around the chicken like a little nest.
  • Warm chicken plus cold lettuce creates a temperature contrast that makes each bite more interesting.
Return