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Chicken Spiedini

Chicken Spiedini

The ultimate comfort food, Chicken Spiedini delivers crispy, savory goodness that will make your tastebuds sing! Juicy chicken thighs are coated in a flavor-packed breadcrumb mixture and broiled to perfection. It's an easy weeknight dinner that you won't want to miss!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cooking spray
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 large lemons divided
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1-1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese use real from the fridge section, not shelf-stable
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Metal Skewers
  • Large sheet pan
  • Aluminum foil
  • large bowl

Method
 

  1. Adjust the oven rack to the center and preheat the broiler to high. Line a large sheet pan with foil and spray generously with cooking spray.
  2. Trim the fat from the chicken and cut it into 1-½-inch pieces. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, chicken broth, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. In a second large bowl, stir together panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  6. Use tongs to remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Toss in the breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.
  7. Thread the chicken onto skewers and place them spaced apart on the prepared pan. Press any leftover crumbs onto the chicken. Spray with cooking spray.
  8. Broil for 10-12 minutes, watching closely until the chicken reaches 160°F and the coating is golden.
  9. While it cooks, melt unsalted butter with remaining minced garlic in a microwave-safe dish. Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and parsley.
  10. Drizzle the garlic butter over the cooked Chicken Spiedini and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Chicken breasts won’t work the same here. Start with close to 3 pounds of thighs—after trimming all the fat, you’ll have around 2 pounds.
  • Tip 2: Use real Parmesan from the fridge section, not shelf-stable. It should be finely grated, like sand—not shredded.
  • Tip 3: Best eaten fresh—chicken is crispy right out of the oven. Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days, but the coating softens. Reheat in the oven or air fryer.