Description
Chicken Spiedini is a classic Italian dish featuring tender, flavorful chicken skewers coated in a savory breadcrumb mixture and served with a zesty lemon butter sauce. This recipe offers a delicious twist on traditional grilled chicken, perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Spiedini:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- Italian-style breadcrumbs
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley or Italian herb blend
- Garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers
For the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- Butter
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (or preheat grill). Soak wooden skewers if using. This helps prevent them from burning during cooking.
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure even coating.
- Toss chicken cubes with olive oil and garlic, then coat in breadcrumb mixture. Ensure each piece is well coated for maximum flavor.
- Thread chicken onto skewers and place on a lined baking sheet or grill. Leave space between each piece for even cooking.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or grill until golden and cooked through, turning once halfway. Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of the chicken.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and whisk in lemon juice and zest. Simmer briefly. This creates a tangy, flavorful sauce.
- Drizzle lemon butter sauce over cooked chicken spiedini and serve hot. Garnish with additional herbs or lemon zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Spiedini, Lemon Butter Sauce, Italian, Grilled Chicken, Breaded Chicken
