Grilled Chicken Spedinis Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN SPIEDIES

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, mint, garlic, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a blender. Puree until liquefied, about 30 seconds.
• Place chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag, pour in marinade and massage to coat. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours, turning occasionally.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken and place on the skewers. Season with salt. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced slightly, about 2 minutes.
• Place skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turn and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from grill and rest the meat for a few minutes.
• Toast hoagie rolls and spread each with some of the reserved marinade. Place a skewer on each roll and carefully remove the skewer, leaving the chicken in the bun.

GRILLED CHICKEN SPIEDINI

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice, 1 T lemon zest and olive oil.
• Remove 2 T lemon juice mixture and stir in pepperoncini; set aside.
• Place remaining mixture into zip-top bag and add chicken. Seal and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Place bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, and remaining 2 T lemon zest and garlic cloves in a shallow dish.
• Remove chicken breasts from marinade and cut into 1 inch thick slices.
• Place chicken in crumb mixture, coating well.
• Carefully thread chicken onto metal skewers.
• Grill over medium high for 9-12 minutes or until internal temperature registers 170°F, turning once.
• Place on a serving platter and drizzle with pepperoncini mixture.

FABULOUS GRILLED CHICKEN SPIEDINI

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap; pound chicken gently with mallet until very thin (about 1/8 inch thick).
• On waxed paper, combine bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, lemon peel and garlic.
• In shallow dish, combine olive oil and melted butter.
• Dip chicken into butter mixture; coat with crumb mixture.
• Tightly roll up and secure with wooden toothpicks, if needed.
• Cut into 1-inch-thick pieces; thread onto metal skewer.
• Remove wooden picks.
• Repeat with remaining chicken.
• To grill; Place skewers on lightly greased grid over medium hot coals.
• Cover and grill for 5 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through.
• Note: To reduce fat and calories, substitute 1/4 cup buttermilk for the butter/oil mixture.

GRILLED CHICKEN SPEDINIS

Steps:

• Place all ingredients, (except butter & lemon juice), in a large bowl or Ziploc baggie and marinate for 1 hour. (Yep, even the parmesan cheese and bread crumbs!).
• Place the chicken on skewers and broil for 8-10 minutes.
• Or cook on the grill, turning once or twice.
• *If using wooden/bamboo skewers, soak in water for 20-30 minutes before threading on chicken to prevent excessive burning.
• Sauce:.
• In small saucepan, melt butter and lemon juice over low heat. Drizzle over cooked chicken skewers when served. Serves 6.