Breaded Chicken Skewers
These Breaded Chicken Skewers are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside! Perfect for parties, game days, or quick family dinners, they pair wonderfully with fresh lemon, parsley, and your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast cut into ¾-inch strips
- ¾ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning without salt
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Extra light olive oil for frying
- 12 small wooden skewers
- For serving:
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley
- Your favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken strips with salt, pepper, all-purpose seasoning, and mayonnaise.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
- Prep the Skewers:
- Thread marinated chicken strips onto wooden skewers, keeping flat sides aligned for even cooking.
- Bread the Skewers:
- Pour breadcrumbs onto a large plate.
- Roll each skewer in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Fry the Skewers:
- Heat a generous amount of extra light olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the skewers for about 3 minutes per side (6–8 minutes total), until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Drain and Serve:
- Transfer skewers to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Squeeze fresh lemon over the top, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.