Chicken Spiedini

Serves 8
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • non stick baking spray
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp Italian parsley finely chopped
  • healthy pinch of kosher salt and red pepper flakes
Directions
  1. In a large Ziploc plastic bag combine the garlic, lemon zest, oil, water, wine and salt.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and marinate in the fridge for 24 hours, can marinate up to 48 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400°. Prep a large rimmed baking sheet with foil, sprayed with non stick spray.
  4. If using wooden skewers, put them in water to soak for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Prep two plates: one with the Italian Bread Crumbs and one lined with a paper towel.
  6. 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.
  7. Skewer the chicken, about 5 pieces per skewer, pushing them close together.
  8. Place on the foil lined baking sheet, spray the tops of the skewers with additional non stick spray.
  9. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, flip the skewers and bake another 10 minutes to 165°
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10. In a small saucepan melt together the butter, evoo, salt and red pepper flakes. 11. Remove from the heat when they are melted together. 12. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice. Taste for additional seasoning.