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.

6 servings
55 min

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
  • teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • to taste Kosher salt and pepper
  • 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5.

    Serve chicken with salad, reserved dressing, and lemon wedges for squeezing over.

    5 min