Chicken Skewers With Grilled Romaine

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups breadcrumbs 
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 4 servings kosher salt 
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin plus more for drizzling
• 2 tablespoons oregano fresh chopped
• 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper flakes red
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar plus more for drizzling
• 1 head romaine lettuce quartered
• 1 tablespoon shallots red minced
• 1.5 pounds chicken breasts boneless skinless cut into chunks

Equipment

• bowl
• grill
• skewers

Directions

1. Mix the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, shallot, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt in a large bowl.
2. Drizzle the cut sides of each piece of romaine with about 1 teaspoon of the dressing.
3. Add the chicken to the bowl with the remaining dressing and toss.
4. Add the breadcrumbs and toss to coat. Thread the chicken onto the skewers, leaving space between each piece. Grill the chicken skewers, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, grill the romaine, turning once, until marked and slightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Transfer the romaine to plates and drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt.
6. Serve with the chicken skewers and sprinkle with the parmesan.
7. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos