Spiedies Marinade

Any meat can be soaked in this new and improved spiedies marinade recipe for two days to create succulent grilled skewers typically served in buns.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 226 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 white onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 6 wooden skewers
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 0.25 cup dry white wine
• 0.25 cup rice vinegar
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk olive oil, wine, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, black pepper, thyme, oregano, tarragon, pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl until well combined; whisk in onion and garlic. Add chicken cubes; stir to thoroughly coat.

Step 3

Pour chicken mixture into a resealable plastic freezer bag, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Wrap the bag in a paper towel; place into another resealable plastic freezer bag, with zippers on opposite ends. Refrigerate, for 2 to 3 days, flipping every 12 hours,.

Step 4

Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Thread chicken cubes onto skewers. Discard remaining marinade.

Step 5

Cook on the preheated grill until chicken is no longer pink in centers and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).