Description
These Chicken Piccata Skewers by Giada De Laurentiis offer a fun twist on the classic Italian dish. Tender chicken pieces are grilled and finished with a lemony caper sauce, perfect for appetizers or party platters.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, capers, salt, and pepper.
- Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers, alternating with slices of lemon.
- Brush the skewers with the prepared marinade.
- Grill the skewers for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Remove from grill and serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or lemon if desired.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Use a grill pan if outdoor grilling is not available.
- The marinade also works well as a finishing drizzle.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours before grilling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
