CHICKEN SPIEDINI

By LindaW1955

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
• 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

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 picks, if needed. Cut into 1-inch thick pieces; thread onto metal skewer. Remove wooden picks. Repeat with remaining chicken. Grill or broil as directed below.

Makes 4 servings

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.

TO BROIL Place skewers on greased broiler pan and broil about 4 inches from heat source for 4 to 5 minutes per side.