Chicken Caesar Skewers

This chicken dish is so easy, but still full of flavor! It requires very little prep and grills up in no time! It’s great paired with a salad or served with your favorite sides. It’s a perfect weeknight dish or easy weekend lunch!

chicken skewer over a caesar salad with croutons and parmesan cheese
  • Serves:5
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Marinate Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • boneless chicken breasts
  • Caesar dressing
  • metal or wood skewers
  • Optional:
    • romaine lettuce
    • parmesan cheese
    • croutons
chicken breasts, lettuce, cheese, dressing and croutons on a counter

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry and place on a cutting board. Slice the breasts into strips and thread on to skewers. Use about 3 strips per skewer and poke through 2-3 places on each strip to secure them.

raw chicken breasts on a cutting board being sliced into strips
raw chicken breast strips being threaded onto skewers

Step 2: Place skewers in a dish big enough to hold them and pour half of the dressing over them. Rotate skewers and pour in remaining dressing making sure to evenly coat all of the chicken. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour.

caesar dressing being poured over raw chicken skewers in a dish
raw chicken breast skewers marinating in a dish with caesar dressing

Step 3: Heat grill to medium heat and carefully place skewers on grill grate. Discard remaining marinade. Flip every 2 minutes for about 8-10 minutes. Remove from grill when cooked through (should be 165º F when taken with a thermometer).

raw chicken breast skewers on a grill
chicken skewers cooking on a grill

Step 4: Serve over romaine lettuce with parmesan and croutons for an easy dinner salad!

grilled chicken skewers on a plate on a counter

Tips:

  • If you’re unable to grill, you can use your oven broiler and a broiler pan. Place oven rack 6 inches below broiler.
  • To quickly crisp up your lettuce, place it in a bowl with water and ice cubes for a few minutes.

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Chicken Caesar Skewers

grilled chicken skewers on a plate on a counter
This chicken dish is so easy, but still full of flavor! It requires very little prep and grills up in no time! It's great paired with a salad or served with your favorite sides. It's a perfect weeknight dish or easy weekend lunch!
Beth
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 4 oz caesar dressing (we use Simply Creamy Caesar)
  • metal or wood skewers

Optional:

  • romaine lettuce
  • parmesan cheese
  • croutons

Instructions

  • Pat chicken breasts dry and place on a cutting board. Slice the breasts into strips and thread on to skewers. Use about 3 strips per skewer and poke through 2-3 places on each strip to secure them.
  • Place skewers in a dish big enough to hold them and pour half of the dressing over them. Rotate skewers and pour in remaining dressing making sure to evenly coat all of the chicken. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat grill to medium heat and carefully place skewers on grill grate. Discard remaining marinade. Flip every 2 minutes for about 8-10 minutes. Remove from grill when cooked through (should be 165º F when taken with a thermometer).
  • Serve over romaine lettuce with parmesan and croutons for an easy dinner salad!

Notes

  • If you’re unable to grill, you can use your oven broiler and a broiler pan. Place oven rack 6 inches below broiler.
  • To quickly crisp up your lettuce, place it in a bowl with water and ice cubes for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 503mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.

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