This dish is packed with flavors and textures. The marinated chicken absorbs the tangy, garlicky goodness, while the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese provide a crispy, savory crust. Grilling the skewers brings out a smoky, charred taste. The star of the dish, the lemon butter sauce, adds a rich, buttery finish with a fresh burst of lemon and aromatic parsley, making every bite a delightful combination of savory, tangy, and creamy. It’s a comfort food with an elegant twist!
Chicken Spiedini with Lemon Butter Sauce Ingredients:
Chicken Spiedini is a delightful combination of crispy, flavorful chicken with a tangy and rich lemon butter sauce! 🍢🍋🍗
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 – 3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or thighs
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
Lemon Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate them in the olive oil mixture for at least 30 minutes. Over night preferred.
- Bread the Chicken: In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Coat the marinated chicken pieces in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers.
- Cook: Grill the skewers over medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are crispy and golden.
- Prepare the Lemon Butter Sauce: While the chicken is grilling, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the fresh lemon juice and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
- Serve: Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the Chicken Spiedini just before serving.