Crispy Lemon-Garlic Butter Chicken Spiedini
Crispy Lemon-Garlic Butter Chicken Spiedini features juicy thigh pieces coated in a Parmesan-breadcrumb crust that turns golden and crunchy. A buttery finish infused with lemon and garlic adds brightness and richness, making each bite balanced and satisfying. Serve these skewers for dinner or as a party-friendly main when you want bold citrus notes and a crunchy exterior.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Lemon-Garlic Butter Chicken Spiedini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk olive oil, wine, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, 1/2 of the garlic, crushed red pepper, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- 2
In a shallow dish, stir together the remaining salt and pepper with the bread crumbs, panko, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Remove the chicken from the marinade and toss to coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to help it stick as needed. Thread the chicken onto skewers and spray with olive oil cooking spray.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (198 degrees C). Air fry until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, the juices run clear, and it is lightly golden brown and crisp, about 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe dish, melt the butter with the remaining garlic on High in the microwave, about 10 seconds. Stir in the remaining lemon juice and the parsley. Drizzle the butter mixture over the chicken just before serving.
- Calories 667.63 kcal High 33%
- Protein 34.62 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 42.71 g 16%
- Total Fat 38.97 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 12.43 g High 62%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 161.16 mg High 54%
- Sodium 407.58 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 0.88 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.45 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 170.47 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.49 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 27.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 67.9 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 13.9 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Crispy Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Spiedini is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Bread Crumbs, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 667.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Lemon-Garlic Butter Chicken Spiedini made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Bread Crumbs, Cooking Spray, Dried Oregano. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Lemon-Garlic Butter Chicken Spiedini?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 667.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Lemon-Garlic Butter Chicken Spiedini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crispy Lemon-Garlic Butter Chicken Spiedini healthy?
- Crispy Lemon-Garlic Butter Chicken Spiedini has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 667.63 calories and 34.62 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 407.58 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.43 g (62% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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