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two chicken spiedies on a plate drizzled with garlic sauce.
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Marinated Chicken Spiedies

This isn't just any chicken sandwich, it's the marinated Chicken Spiedies! Picture this: succulent chicken, soaked in a zesty, herby marinade, and grilled to smoky perfection. Tucked into a buttery toasted Italian roll and drizzled with a homemade garlic sauce that's absolutely to die for. Trust me, this is a flavor party you don't want to miss!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken spiedies, marinated chicken spiedies
Servings: 4
Calories: 559kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 large chicken breasts cut into cubes
  • 4 Italian rolls
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Marinade Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Garlic sauce

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • cup lemon juice
  • 6 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 egg white*
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Garlic Sauce

  • Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, it should take 1 to 2 minutes. This recipe will make about 1½ cups of sauce, refrigerate leftover sauce.

Spiedies

  • In a small bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients. Place the chicken in a ziploc bag and pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours up to overnight.
  • When ready to cook turn on your grill to medium high heat. Clean and oil the grill.
  • Cut the rolls lengthwise and brush the inside of the roll generously with butter.
  • Thread the chicken on 4 skewers, making sure to divide the meat equally among the skewers.
  • Grill the chicken on all sides, about 3 minutes per side, until chicken is cooked and starts to brown. Place the rolls on the grill and let them grill for about 2 minutes or until the bread starts to brown.
  • In each roll lay a grilled skewer inside. Gripping the roll at the bottom, carefully slide skewer off, leaving meat in the bread. Drizzle generously with the garlic sauce.

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Notes

  1. Egg White: You can omit the egg white in the recipe. It's primarily used as an emulsifier to help the oil and lemon juice blend together more smoothly, creating a creamier sauce. However, if you or someone you're cooking for has an egg allergy or dietary restrictions, you can leave it out. The sauce may be a bit thinner and less creamy, but it should still taste great. Just make sure to blend the sauce well and give it a good stir or shake before drizzling it onto your spiedies.
  2. Marination Time: The longer the chicken marinates, the more flavorful it will be. If time allows, consider marinating the chicken overnight.
  3. Grilling: Be careful not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender. Keep an eye on your skewers and turn them regularly for even grilling.
  4. Substitutions: While chicken is traditionally used, feel free to use other meats like pork, beef, or lamb.
  5. Serving: Chicken Spiedies are best served fresh off the grill. However, if you're planning to serve them later, consider grilling the bread and heating up the chicken just before serving.
  6. Garlic Sauce: This sauce is quite flavorful. If you're not a fan of strong garlic flavor, you might want to start with half the amount and adjust to taste.
  7. Storage: Leftover Chicken Spiedies can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently to avoid drying out the chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1spiedie | Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 892mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 586IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg