Chicken Spiedini

Original Recipe by: Chelsea's Messy Apron

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Marinating Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• Cooking spray

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces

Marinade

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup chicken broth

• 1 large lemon, divided - 1 tsp zest, 1½ tbsp, then ½ tbsp, then 

• 3 teaspoons minced garlic, divided - 2 tsp then 1 tsp

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• Salt and pepper

Breading

• 1-1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese see note 2

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Garlic-Butter Sauce

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• ½ tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400° (convection setting if possible). Line a large sheet pan with foil and generously spray a wire rack with cooking spray and place it on the pan. 

2. Trim fat and cut chicken into 1-½-inch pieces. Pat dry.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, chicken broth, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1½ tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Add salt and pepper (I use ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper). Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour (no longer).

4. In a second large bowl, stir together Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.

5. Use tongs to remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Add to breadcrumb mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.

6. Thread chicken onto skewers and place spaced apart on the rack. Press any leftover crumbs onto the chicken. Bake for 20 - 25 min, or until chicken reaches 160° (I prefer 190°) and the coating is golden and crisp.

7. While chicken cooks, melt butter with remaining 1 tsp garlic in a microwave-safe dish. Stir in ½ tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp parsley.

8. Drizzle or brush garlic butter over chicken and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 0.7g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1mg