Chicken Spedini
Chicken spedini are marinated chicken skewers that are grilled or roasted to perfection.
Servings: 4 skewers
Calories: 158kcal
Cost: Cheap
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast fillets
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breast fillets into bite sized pieces. Place them in a bowl, and add the olive oil, lemon juice and herbs. Make sure to coat the pieces evenly with the sauce. Leave the chicken to marinade in a refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- If you use wooden skewers, you will have to completely soak these in water for at least 30 minutes before continuing. This will prevent them from catching on fire while the chicken cooks. You don’t have to do this if you use metal skewers.
- Pierce the chicken pieces on skewers. You can now choose to cook them on a grill or in an oven.
Grill method
- Grill chicken skewers at around 450 °F / 230 °C for about 5 minutes. Rotate the skewers every minute to grill them evenly. Chicken cooks faster than you’d think, so don’t leave them for too long.
Oven method
- Preheat your oven to 450 °F / 230 °C / 215 °C fan oven. Place the skewers on a baking sheet covered tray, and bake them for 5-8 minutes, or until the chicken has cooked through. Turn them after a few minutes to achieve an even result.
Notes
Leftovers
Leftover chicken spedini can be stored in an airtight container in a refrigerator for up to 3 days. I like to remove the cooked chicken pieces from the skewers, and use them in other dishes such as artichoke chicken salad or chicken wraps.Top tips
Here are my top tips to succeed with this recipe:- Make sure to soak wooden skewers thoroughly before use, or they will catch fire!
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 °F or 74 °C before serving.
- You can replace any of the herbs with other dried Italian herbs, or even use Italian seasoning if you prefer.
- You can serve the chicken on the skewers, or remove the pieces from the skewers first. Be careful, as the skewers can be quite hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 209mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg