Marinated chicken is rolled in Italian bread crumbs, skewered, and then baked crispy and served with a lemon butter Amogio sauce for dipping. Makes an excellent Italian dinner served with pasta and veggies or salad.USE THE PLAYER BELOW TO LISTEN TO THE FULL AUDIO RECIPE.
healthy pinch of kosher salt and red pepper flakes
Instructions
Marinate
In a large Ziploc plastic bag combine the garlic, lemon zest, oil, water, wine and salt.
Add the chicken pieces and marinate in the fridge for 24 hours, can marinate up to 48 hours.
Assemble & Bake
Preheat the oven to 400°. Prep a large rimmed baking sheet with foil, sprayed with non stick spray.If using wooden skewers, put them in water to soak for 15-20 minutes.
Prep two plates: one with the Italian Bread Crumbs and one lined with a paper towel.
With tongs remove the chicken from the marinade, about 3 pieces at a time, and roll in the bread crumbs, coating all sides. Then place on the paper towel lined plate. Repeat with all pieces of chicken. (discard any remaining marinade).
Skewer the chicken, about 5 pieces per skewer, pushing them close together.You should have 6-8 skewers.
Place on the foil lined baking sheet, spray the tops of the skewers with additional non stick spray.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, flip the skewers and bake another 10 minutes. Make sure they are cooked through to 165° internal temp.
Serve, 1-2 skewers per person. Excellent drizzled with Amogio sauce or topped with pesto!
Amogio Sauce
While the Spiedini bakes make the Amogio sauce
In a small saucepan melt together the butter, evoo, salt and red pepper flakes. If you really love garlic you can add one minced garlic clove as well.Remove from the heat when they are melted together.
Stir in the parsley and lemon juice.
Taste for additional seasoning.Serve drizzled over Chicken Spiedini or in a cup on the side for dipping.
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Notes
Bread Crumbs - If you do not have "Italian" bread crumbs, just use traditional bread crumbs and mix in 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning.Great served with any of these pasta dishes: