Spiedies Grilling Marinade

Name: Spiedies Grilling Marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 2 whole Chicken Breast; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 tsp Dried Tarragon; 1 tsp Ground Thyme; 0.25 cup Lemon Juice; 3 cloves Minced Garlic; 0.5 cup Olive Oil; 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 0.25 cup Rice Vinegar; 1 tbsp Sea Salt; 6 sticks Shrimp Skewers; 1 whole White Onion; 0.25 cup White Wine

Side Dish 🥗 American Low-Carb Paleo 🦴Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟Keto 🥩

Spiedies Grilling Marinade brings a bright, herb-forward punch with lemon, wine, and olive oil balanced by a gentle heat from cayenne and red pepper flakes. The mix infuses chicken or other meats with layered garlic-onion savoriness and classic Italian-style herbs, perfect for skewers that char beautifully on the grill. Serve at summer cookouts or weeknight dinners when you want juicy, tangy bites tucked into buns or over rice.

Prep10 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Whisk olive oil, wine, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, black pepper, thyme, oregano, tarragon, pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until well combined; then whisk in the onion and garlic. Add the chicken cubes and stir to coat thoroughly.
2

Pour the chicken mixture into a resealable plastic freezer bag, squeeze out the extra air, and seal. Wrap the bag in a paper towel; place it into another resealable plastic freezer bag, positioning the zippers on opposite ends. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 days, flipping every 12 hours.
3

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
4

Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off the excess. Thread the chicken cubes onto skewers. Discard the remaining marinade.
5

Cook on the preheated grill until the chicken is no longer pink in the centers and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).