This lemon garlic butter chicken spiedini is baked until golden with a crisp Parmesan breadcrumb coating and juicy marinated chicken, an easy Italian chicken skewer dinner for any night.
Additional timeMarinate & Rest Time 1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr35 minutesmins
Ingredients
1kgboneless skinless chicken breastcut into bite-sized pieces
For the Marinade
40mlextra virgin olive oil
60mlwhite wine
30mllemon juice
3cloves garlic minced
2tablespoonfresh parsleychopped
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
¼teaspoonred pepper flakes
For the Breadcrumb Coating
1egg
120gbreadcrumbs
50gParmesan cheesegrated
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1tablespoongarlic powder
extra virgin olive oilfor baking
For serving
Garlic butter sauce
Lemon wedges
Instructions
Cut the 2.2 lb (1 kg) boneless skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, mix 3 tablespoon (40 ml) extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup (60 ml) white wine, 2 tablespoon (30 ml) lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Add the chicken and stir until well coated, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 425°F / 220°C (390°F convection / 200°C fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Remove the chicken from the fridge, add 1 egg, and stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
On a plate, mix 1 ¼ cups (120 g) breadcrumbs, ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon garlic powder.
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, then coat each skewer in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres. Place the coated skewers on a plate and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
Transfer the chicken skewers to the prepared baking tray, leaving space between them. Bake for 18–22 minutes, turning once halfway through, then finish with a 5-minute broil until golden, crisp, and fully cooked. For the air fryer, cook at 390°F(200°C) for about 12 minutes, or until cooked through.
Serve warm with garlic butter sauce and lemon wedges.
Notes
Marinate for Better Flavor: I like to let the chicken marinate longer when I have time because the lemon, garlic, and white wine flavor the chicken more deeply.Press the Coating Gently: Pressing the breadcrumb mixture onto the chicken helps create a crisp coating that stays in place while baking.Best Served Fresh: I like serving Chicken Spiedini right after broiling while the coating is still crisp and golden.