Grilled Chicken Spiedies Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: BBQ and Grilling Recipes. (Grilled Chicken Spiedies Recipe). The term 'spiedie' (SPEE-dee) comes from 'spiedo,' the Italian word for spit, and simply refers to meat grilled on a skewer. This incredibly delicious sandwich, invented in central New York by an Italian immigrant named Camillo Iacovelli, breaks all the accepted rules regarding marinating meats, and not only does it work, it's amazing!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Additional: 1day

Total: 1day

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 skewers

Grilled Chicken Spiedies Recipe

Ingredients

¾ cup white wine vinegar

½ cup olive oil

¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

½ cup fresh mint leaves

6 cloves garlic

4 teaspoons white sugar

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into 3 pieces

6 skewers

6 Italian-style hoagie buns

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Combine vinegar olive oil lemon juice mint garlic sugar oregano basil salt red pepper flakes and black pepper in a blender. Puree until liquefied about 30 seconds.

Step 2

Place chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag pour in marinade and massage to coat. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours turning occasionally.

Step 3

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 4

Remove chicken and place on the skewers. Season with salt. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced slightly about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Place skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes turn and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear 5 to 6 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from grill and rest the meat for a few minutes.

Step 6

Toast hoagie rolls and spread each with some of the reserved marinade. Place a skewer on each roll and carefully remove the skewer leaving the chicken in the bun.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Chicken Spiedies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 874.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 50.2g 100%

Carbohydrates: 73.2g 24%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 16%

Sugars: 8g

Fat: 41g 63%

Saturated Fat: 8.6g 43%

Cholesterol: 140.1mg 47%

Vitamin A Iu: 268.1IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 22.5mg 173%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 40%

Vitamin C: 8mg 13%

Folate: 53.6mcg 13%

Calcium: 227.7mg 23%

Iron: 6.9mg 39%

Magnesium: 66.1mg 24%

Potassium: 589.6mg 17%

Sodium: 1277.8mg 51%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 369.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.