Breaded Chicken Skewers: the Easy Recipe for Baked Skewers

Breaded Chicken Skewers are a tasty main course, easy and quick to make. Ideal for a last minute dinner or a special occasion, they will win over adults and children alike with their irresistible crunchiness and fragrance.

To bring them to the table, simply cut the chicken breast into pieces and then season them with lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and a mix of aromatic herbs which will give the dish an unmistakable aroma. Once coated in breadcrumbs, they are inserted into the appropriate wooden sticks and cooked, which can either take place in the oven at 356°F/180°C for 20 minutes, or in a pan with the addition of a drizzle of oil.

Golden on the outside and tender at the heart, the breaded chicken skewers can be accompanied with a side dish of roasted potatoes, a fresh salad or roasted vegetables, to be completed with a few slices of toasted bread for a light and nutritious meal.

In our recipe, to flavor the chicken breast, we used oregano, chives and marjoram, but you can play with the aromas you prefer, also depending on the season: thyme, rosemary, parsley, mint…. You can flavor the breading with sweet paprika, curry powder, cumin or almonds, blend finely with a kitchen mixer, for a super crunchy effect.

If you want to make an even richer and tastier breading, you can add one or two tablespoons of grated Parmesan or corn flour to the breadcrumbs. To make the dish even more appetizing, serve it with a homemade mayonnaise, a fresh tzaziki sauce or a delicious guacamole: to be taken on the tip of your fingers and dipped in the cream, these skewers will literally sell like hot cakes.

Find out how to prepare breaded chicken skewers by following the step-by-step procedure and advice.

How to Prepare Breaded Chicken Skewers

Cut the chicken breast into pieces and transfer them into a bowl.

Pour in the juice of half a lemon.

Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Add the aromatic herbs mix to the season.

Pour a round of extra virgin olive oil.

Mix with a spoon to distribute the seasoning evenly on every piece of chicken.

Pass the chicken pieces in breadcrumbs, flavored with other aromatic herbs, and skewer them on wooden sticks. Place the chicken skewers on a baking tray, lined with baking paper.

Season them with another drizzle of oil and cook in a fan oven at 356°F/180°C for about 20 minutes.

Alternatively, you can cook the chicken skewers in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for 10-15 minutes, until they are golden brown.

Once cooked, transfer the skewers to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges and serve piping hot.