Chicken Spiedini Recipe

Tender marinated chicken, coated in garlicky breadcrumbs, skewered, and grilled to golden perfection. This rustic Italian-American favorite comes together fast, and tastes like home.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 55

Servings: 3

Course: chicken

Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast - sliced into thin strips
¼ cup olive oil - for marinade
2 tbsp lemon juice - freshly squeezed
2 cloves garlic - minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp butter - melted optional finishing touch

Equipment

1 Mixing bowl - for marinating chicken
1 Set of skewers - metal or wooden (soak wooden skewers)
1 Grill or oven - to cook your Spiedini to golden glory
1 Baking tray with rack - for oven method (crisps them beautifully)

Method

In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan.
Remove chicken from marinade, roll each piece in the breadcrumb mixture until well coated.
Thread the coated chicken onto skewers.
Grill over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked.
Oven method: Bake at 400°F on a rack for 15-20 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes for crisp edges.
Optional: Brush hot skewers with melted butter before serving.

Notes

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrient	Amount (Approx.)
Calories	210 kcal
Protein	29g
Fat	8g
Carbohydrates	6g
Sodium	270mg

Based on Nutritionix data.

Serve Chicken Spiedini with a drizzle of lemon butter, next to a crisp salad, or over Mashed Potato Cups. You can also dip it in Spicy Tomato Juice marinara for extra flavor.