Fabulous Grilled Chicken Spiedini

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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)

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

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.

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