Description
Tender, zesty, and full of Mediterranean flair, Chicken Spiedies are marinated chicken skewers grilled to golden perfection and served with soft Italian bread. Perfect for cookouts or weeknight dinners, these juicy bites bring together herbs, lemon, and olive oil in every mouthwatering piece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Italian bread or pita, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the chicken cubes, toss to coat well, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before threading the chicken.
- Thread the marinated chicken evenly onto skewers, leaving space between pieces for even cooking.
- Grill the skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the skewers rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot with Italian bread or pita and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
- Marinating overnight gives the chicken deeper flavor.
- Brush extra marinade on during grilling for added taste.
- Do not over-marinate beyond 24 hours to avoid mushy texture.
- Leftovers are delicious in wraps, salads, or pasta dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Chicken Spiedies, grilled chicken skewers, marinated chicken, summer grill recipe, New York chicken skewers