Description
Zesty Chicken Spiedini with Garlic Butter Bliss is a flavorful Italian-inspired grilled chicken dish featuring tender chicken bites marinated in a tangy mixture of olive oil, white wine, and lemon juice, then coated in Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs and grilled to crispy perfection. This dish is finished with a sumptuous garlic butter sauce infused with fresh parsley and extra lemon juice, creating a perfect balance of zesty and buttery flavors that make it ideal for a delightful weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering.
Ingredients
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Chicken & Marinade
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Dry white wine (or chicken broth as a substitute)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
Breading & Coating
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and season evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Marinate: In a medium glass bowl, whisk together olive oil, dry white wine, and lemon juice. Add the chicken pieces and coat them thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to infuse.
- Bread the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade using tongs and coat each piece in the Italian seasoned breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread 4 to 5 pieces of breaded chicken onto each skewer, ensuring they are evenly spaced for uniform cooking.
- Grill the Spiedini: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat and lightly spray with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Place skewers on the grill and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a crispy, golden breadcrumb coating.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, then remove from heat.
- Serve: Drizzle the warm garlic butter sauce generously over the grilled chicken spiedini and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least one hour for maximum flavor, but no longer than 4 hours to maintain texture.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning during grilling.
- For a non-alcoholic marinade option, chicken broth works well instead of white wine.
- Make sure the grill is well-oiled to avoid sticking and breaking the breadcrumb coating.
- Leftover spiedini can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- To make the dish gluten-free, substitute Italian seasoned breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Chicken Spiedini, Grilled Chicken Skewers, Garlic Butter Sauce, Italian Chicken Recipe, Summer Grilling, Chicken Marinade
