Description
Simple Breaded Chicken Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring juicy chicken pieces coated in flavorful breadcrumbs, grilled or baked to a perfect golden brown. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, these skewers combine a crispy exterior with tender and moist chicken inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Breading & Seasoning
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for coating the chicken)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (enhances flavor)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for seasoning)
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (adds heat)
Other
- 8-10 pieces skewers (wooden or metal; soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken pieces: Cut the chicken breast into 1 to 2-inch pieces to ensure even cooking and easy threading onto skewers.
- Season chicken: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning and oil.
- Prep breadcrumbs: Place the breadcrumbs in a separate bowl, ready for breading the skewers.
- Preheat cooking device: Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even and consistent cooking temperature.
- Thread chicken onto skewers: Carefully thread the seasoned chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving some space between pieces for even cooking and heat circulation.
- Bread the skewers: Roll each chicken skewer in the bowl of breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs stick well to the chicken pieces.
- Rest the breaded skewers: Let the breaded skewers rest for 5 minutes. This resting time allows the breadcrumbs to better adhere to the chicken.
- Cook the skewers: Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes or bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and the exterior is golden brown and crispy.
- Check for doneness: Confirm the chicken is opaque throughout and the juices run clear to ensure safe consumption.
- Rest before serving: Remove the skewers from heat and let them rest for a few minutes to retain the juices.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces for a delicious and crowd-pleasing meal.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning during cooking.
- You can use seasoned or plain breadcrumbs depending on your flavor preference.
- Adjust cooking times slightly depending on grill heat or oven variations.
- Serve with dipping sauces such as garlic aioli, barbecue sauce, or a spicy yogurt dip.
- For crispier breading, broil the skewers for the last 1-2 minutes if baking in the oven.
