Chicken Spiedini
Chicken Spiedini
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
For the Breading
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
For the Garlic Lemon Butter Drizzle
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 500 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon of dried Italian herbs. Add the cubed chicken pieces to the marinade mixture and stir thoroughly with a wooden spoon to ensure all chicken pieces are coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of dried Italian herbs. Stir well with a wooden spoon to mix the dry ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Transfer the marinated chicken directly into the bowl with the breading mixture. Use a wooden spoon to toss and coat the chicken pieces completely with the breading, ensuring an even layer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Thread the breaded chicken pieces onto skewers, ensuring not to overcrowd them. Place the chicken skewers on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each skewer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Broil the chicken skewers for 5 minutes. Flip the skewers and broil for another 5 minutes, or until they are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 500 - 7
While the chicken is broiling, prepare the garlic lemon butter drizzle. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and minced garlic. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Once the chicken skewers are cooked, remove them from the oven and arrange them on a serving plate. Generously drizzle the prepared garlic lemon butter sauce over the skewers using a basting brush or by pouring. Serve immediately, optionally with fresh lemon wedges.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Spiedini
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
For the Breading
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
For the Garlic Lemon Butter Drizzle
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 500 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon of dried Italian herbs. Add the cubed chicken pieces to the marinade mixture and stir thoroughly with a wooden spoon to ensure all chicken pieces are coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of dried Italian herbs. Stir well with a wooden spoon to mix the dry ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Transfer the marinated chicken directly into the bowl with the breading mixture. Use a wooden spoon to toss and coat the chicken pieces completely with the breading, ensuring an even layer.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Thread the breaded chicken pieces onto skewers, ensuring not to overcrowd them. Place the chicken skewers on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each skewer.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Broil the chicken skewers for 5 minutes. Flip the skewers and broil for another 5 minutes, or until they are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 500 - 7
While the chicken is broiling, prepare the garlic lemon butter drizzle. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and minced garlic. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Once the chicken skewers are cooked, remove them from the oven and arrange them on a serving plate. Generously drizzle the prepared garlic lemon butter sauce over the skewers using a basting brush or by pouring. Serve immediately, optionally with fresh lemon wedges.
⏱️ 2 min