Chicken Skewers With Grilled Romaine Recipe

Name: Chicken Skewers With Grilled Romaine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, plus more for drizzling; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 tablespoon minced shallot or red onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Kosher salt; 1 head romaine lettuce, quartered lengthwise; 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks; 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, plus more for drizzling
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon minced shallot or red onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
1 head romaine lettuce, quartered lengthwise
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Preheat a grill to medium high.
2
Soak 8 wooden skewers in water, about 15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, make the dressing: Mix the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, shallot, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt in a large bowl.
4
Drizzle the cut sides of each piece of romaine with about 1 teaspoon of the dressing.
5
Add the chicken to the bowl with the remaining dressing and toss.
6
Add the breadcrumbs and toss to coat.
7
Thread the chicken onto the skewers, leaving space between each piece.
8
Grill the chicken skewers, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, grill the romaine, turning once, until marked and slightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Transfer the romaine to plates and drizzle with olive oil and vinegar.
11
Season with salt.
12
Serve with the chicken skewers and sprinkle with the parmesan.
13
Per serving: Calories 523; Fat 23 g (Saturated 5 g); Cholesterol 104 mg; Sodium 1,106 mg; Carbohydrate 31 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 43 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, plus more for drizzling, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, 1 tablespoon minced shallot or red onion, and more.

Yes, Chicken Skewers With Grilled Romaine falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Skewers With Grilled Romaine

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