Chicken Spiedini
Ingredients
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 2/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (see note)
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted (see note)
Directions
1. Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap; pound chicken gently with mallet until very thin (about 1/8 inch thick).
2. On waxed paper, combine bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, lemon peel and garlic.
3. shallow dish, combine olive oil and melted butter.
4. Dip chicken into butter mixture; coat with crumb mixture.
5. Tightly roll up and secure with wooden toothpicks, if needed.
6. Cut into 1-inch-thick pieces; thread onto metal skewer.
7. Remove wooden picks.
8. Repeat with remaining chicken.
9. To grill; Place skewers on lightly greased grid over medium hot coals.
10. Cover and grill for 5 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through.
11. Note: To reduce fat and calories, substitute 1/4 cup buttermilk for the butter/oil mixture.
Serving Size 1 (162g)
Recipe makes 4 servings
The following items or measurements are not included below:
2 teaspoons lemons
Calories 355 Calories from Fat 157 (44%) Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 17.5g 26%
Saturated Fat 6.7g 33%
Monounsaturated Fat 7.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 597mg 24%
Potassium 370mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 14.6g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Sugars 1.3g
Protein 33.5g
