HOMEMADE CHICKEN SPIEDIES (MARINATED CHICKEN SKEWER SANDWICH)
Chicken spiedie sandwiches are a casual meal that both adults and kids will fall in love with! Serve with a mound of caramelized onions on a roll or by itself right off the skewer for an easy, handheld dinner.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 sweet onion, sliced into half-moon slices
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
Marinade:
- ½ cup avocado oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¾ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Serving Suggestions:
- Gluten-free ciabatta
Instructions
- Add the chicken to an airtight container or sealable plastic bag along with the sliced onions and smashed garlic.
- Whisk together the marinade ingredients (avocado oil, lemon, red wine vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper) and pour over the chicken. Marinate overnight.
- Soak the skewers in water for at least 20 minutes before cooking.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Spray the pan with avocado or olive oil spray.
- Add the skewers and cook on each side for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the skewers from the pan and reduce heat to medium.
- Add the onions and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until nicely caramelized.
- Serve the chicken skewers on your favorite gluten-free bun, top with caramelized onions, and enjoy!
Notes
If using an outdoor grill, heat to 450°F and cook for 4 minutes at a time, rotating three times.