Chicken Caesar Salad 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 (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

# Method:

01 - Heat 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 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. Allow to cool for 2 minutes.

04 - On each skewer, layer a romaine leaf, followed by a grilled chicken cube, and finish with a crouton.

05 - Arrange the skewers on a serving platter, drizzle with Caesar dressing, and sprinkle Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

They look far more impressive than the minimal effort they actually require.
You can prep everything ahead and assemble just before serving, which is a game-changer for entertaining.
Guests love eating something familiar in an unexpected way.

02 -

Don't skip the cooling step after grilling, or the Caesar dressing will separate from the heat and slide right off.
Assemble these as close to serving time as possible, otherwise the romaine will start to wilt from the warm chicken.

03 -

Make a double batch of seasoned chicken even if you're only serving 12, because you'll almost certainly want to snack on the extras straight from the grill.
Room temperature skewers taste better than cold ones straight from the fridge, so pull them out about 10 minutes before serving.