Chicken Spiedie Skewers with Italian Dressing
Juicy marinated chicken skewers served with a fresh tomato-onion salad and homemade Italian dressing. This classic dish features chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of vinegar, peppers, and oregano, then grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- •1 clove garlic clove, finely grated
- •5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- •2 tablespoons chopped Peppadew peppers in brine
- •1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- •1 tablespoon sugar
- •1½ teaspoons dried oregano
- •½ cup olive oil
- •to taste Kosher salt and pepper
- •1½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- •1 large sweet onion
- •2 whole beefsteak tomatoes
- •for serving oregano leaves and lemon wedges
- •6 pieces metal skewers
- •6 pieces wooden skewers
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Whisk garlic, vinegar, peppers, mayonnaise, sugar, dried oregano, and 1/2 cup oil in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Transfer half of dressing to a small bowl; cover and chill until ready to serve.
10 min
- 2.
Cut chicken thighs lengthwise into long strips, about 1"-1 1/2" wide (you should get 2-3 pieces per thigh). Combine chicken and remaining dressing in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag, pressing out any air. Turn to coat and chill at least 20 minutes and up to 1 day.
15 min
- 3.
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Remove chicken from dressing; discard dressing. Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer. Season chicken lightly with salt and grill, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
15 min
- 4.
Meanwhile, drizzle onion with oil; season with salt. Grill until browned on both sides but still firm in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large bowl and add tomatoes and a couple splashes of reserved dressing. Toss to coat; season salad with salt and pepper. Top salad and chicken with oregano leaves.
10 min
- 5.
Serve chicken with salad, reserved dressing, and lemon wedges for squeezing over.
5 min
