Chicken Caesar Flatbreads

These Chicken Caesar Flatbreads are hearty, full of flavour and easy to make!

If you love all things Caesar salad, then these flatbreads could be your new obsession. Follow me…

Chicken Caesar Skewers

We’ll be using chicken thigh for this recipe. I love using thigh because it’s fattier and more flavoursome than breast. It’s also much more difficult to overcook.

Why cook the chicken on skewers?

It’s mainly so the chicken can be easily turned all at once. This also gives you the option to cook them outside on the grill, and since this is a Summery recipe, it’s great to have that option. Needless to say with the UK weather I often cook these indoors!

What kind of skewers should I use?

I use bamboo skewers (the metal ones get scorching hot). If you’re cooking them over flame I recommend soaking the skewers, just to help prevent them from burning.

Process shots: mix diced chicken with Caesar dressing, oil and seasoning (photo 1), thread onto skewers (photo 2), add to pan (photo 3), fry (photo 4).

Chicken Caesar Flatbreads

With the chicken, I love tossing some romaine lettuce with shaved parmesan and Caesar dressing. Alongside that, I go in with some crispy bacon and croutons. Stuff it in a flatbread and you’re good to go!

Process shots: add salad to flatbread (photo 1), add chicken (photo 2), add bacon (photo 3), add croutons and extra dressing (photo 4). 

Chicken Caesar Flatbreads FAQ

Can I use breast instead of thigh?

Yes, just be aware it’ll cook quicker and is more prone to drying out.

What’s the best way to cook the bacon?

I like to bake it, just so it’s out of sight/out of mind whilst you crack on with everything else. It also usually finishes cooking just before it’s needed for plating up. You can realistically cook it whichever you fancy though.

What kind of croutons should I use?

I typically use store-bought ones (salt & pepper flavoured). You can easily make your own though – I’ve added more on this is the recipe card notes below.

Serving Chicken Caesar Flatbreads

These are pretty hearty by themselves, but you could add a Side Dish if you fancy!

For more Caesar salad recipes check out my Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad and EXTRA Crispy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad!

For more chicken skewer recipes check out my Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers and Chicken Souvlaki!

Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full recipe for these Caesar chicken flatbreads shall we?!

How to make Chicken Caesar Flatbreads (Full Recipe & Video)

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Chicken Caesar Flatbreads

By: Chris Collins

These Chicken Caesar Flatbreads are hearty, full of flavour and easy to make!

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

Total: 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4

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Equipment

• Baking Tray & Wire Rack (for bacon - optional)
• 2x Large Mixing Bowls (one for chicken, one for salad)
• Large Griddle or Regular Pan
• 4 Large Skewers (see notes)

Ingredients 

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Chicken

• ▢ 600g / 1.3lb boneless skinless Chicken Thighs (see notes)
• ▢ 1 1/2 tbsp Caesar Dressing (see notes)
• ▢ 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• ▢ 3/4 tsp Salt
• ▢ 1/2 tsp Paprika
• ▢ 1/4 tsp EACH: Dried Rosemary, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Black Pepper
• ▢ 1/8 tsp Dried Thyme

Flatbreads

• ▢ 8 slices of Streaky Bacon, cooked to preference (see notes)
• ▢ 1 large head of Romaine Lettuce, chopped
• ▢ 30g / 1oz shaved Parmesan, or to preference
• ▢ 2 tbsp Caesar Dressing, or to preference (plus more to serve)
• ▢ 4 Greek-Style Flatbreads
• ▢ Croutons (see notes)

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Instructions 

• Slice the chicken into small uniformed bite-sized pieces then combine with the Caesar dressing, oil and seasoning in a large bowl. Thread the chicken onto 4 large skewers. You want the pieces to be touching/a little snug, but don't cram them together (see video/photos for reference).
• Place a large griddle pan (or regular pan) over medium-high heat. Add the skewers and fry for around 10-12 minutes, flipping once, or until lightly charred on the outside and cooked right through the centre (timings will depend on the size of the chicken pieces). You can also cook these on the grill, just rub the grates with oil so the chicken doesn't stick. In all cases, the safe internal temp for chicken is 74C/165F.
• Toss the lettuce in Caesar dressing (I typically do around 2 tbsp, but just work to preference) then toss in the parmesan. Load the flatbreads with the lettuce, bacon, chicken, croutons and a drizzle more dressing if desired.

Video

Notes

a) Skewers - If you're cooking over flame I recommend soaking the skewers in water beforehand, just to prevent them from burning. You could use metal skewers, just handle them with care as they'll get VERY hot.

b) Chicken - Thigh is much more preferable as it's much more difficult to overcook than breast. You could use breast though if that's what you have, just keep in mind it'll cook much more quickly.

c) Caesar Dressing - You can use store-bought or use my Homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe!

d) Bacon - I like to add it on a wire rack above a tray and place it in a cold oven. Turn the heat to 180C/350F and cook for 15-18mins or until crispy with the fat rendered (timings will depend on the thickness of the bacon and how quickly your oven heats up). Alternatively, you can cook it another way - I just do this so you can crack on with the rest of the recipe and it's done when it's time to plate up.

e) Croutons - If you want to add an extra 10 mins to the recipe you can make your own croutons. Just tear or slice some ciabatta or sourdough into small bite-sized pieces and toss in the leftover bacon fat, alongside a generous pinch of salt and an extra drizzle of oil if there's not much bacon fat. Bake in the oven at the same temp for 10 mins, or until golden and crisp (timings will depend on the size of the croutons).

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Nutrition

Calories: 780kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.59g | Protein: 61.41g | Fat: 43.5g | Saturated Fat: 11.571g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10.062g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18.991g | Trans Fat: 0.164g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 2259mg | Potassium: 1024mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 5.12g | Vitamin A: 1211IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 5.01mg

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You’ll find plenty more delicious comfort food like this in my Debut Cookbook ‘Comfy’