An easy and quick recipe with chicken breast, a tasty and light main dish that is prepared in no time and is great for dinner. The chicken breast skewers with breadcrumbs and lemon are tender and flavorful (without being dry) and are cooked on a regular grill pan or non-stick plate… the pieces of meat are breaded with an aromatic mixture flavored with lemon zest, garlic, and parsley, then skewered. Try this recipe, it is very simple but really appetizing!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 192.16 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 9.84 (g) of which sugars 0.40 (g)
- Proteins 34.62 (g)
- Fat 1.83 (g) of which saturated 0.51 (g)of which unsaturated 0.72 (g)
- Fibers 0.76 (g)
- Sodium 216.82 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast (about 1.1 lbs)
- 1 3/4 oz white sandwich bread
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1 lemon (untreated)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Grill Pan
- 6 Skewers bamboo or metal
- Food Processor
- Grater
- Bowl
Preparation
Wash the lemon and grate the zest.
With the help of a food processor, chop the sandwich bread together with the peeled garlic clove and parsley.
Transfer the mixture to a plate, add the lemon zest, a pinch of salt and pepper (1).
Separate and clean the chicken breast by removing any small bones and cartilage.
Cut it into cubes of regular size.
Put the pieces in a bowl, season them with extra virgin olive oil and the squeezed lemon juice (1).
Roll the chicken pieces in the aromatic mixture so that they are breaded on all sides.
Skewer the pieces on bamboo skewers (or metal if you prefer).
Grease a non-stick grill pan with a little oil (just rub a piece of oiled paper towel over it).
Heat the plate and place the skewers on it (2).
Cook the skewers over medium heat, turning them on all sides. To facilitate cooking, you can cover them (without touching them) with a sheet of aluminum foil. The cooking time depends on the size of the cubes, but 10-12 minutes should be enough.
Chicken breast skewers with breadcrumbs and lemon are ready to be served at the table… enjoy your meal!
Tips and Notes
You can use chicken breast or turkey breast.
You can use white or whole wheat sandwich bread, sandwich loaf, or rustic bread without the crust.
You can add herbs or spices to the breading as desired.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I cook the skewers in the oven?
Sure, you can place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook them at 350-375°F for 15-20 minutes, turning them halfway through.
