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Easy Skillet Breaded Chicken Skewers (with Mayo!)

These Easy Skillet Breaded Chicken Skewers with mayo are quick, crispy, and family friendly. Perfect for busy weeknights or fun dinners at home.
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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 12 skewers
Calories 197 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken breast
  • ¾ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs or panko
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning, unsalted
  • 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: Cut chicken into ¾-inch strips. Toss with salt, pepper, seasoning, and mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
    2 pounds chicken breast, 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning, ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • Thread onto skewers: Slide chicken strips onto wooden skewers, keeping the flat sides aligned so they cook evenly.
    12 small wooden skewers
  • Coat with breadcrumbs: Roll each skewer in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
    ¾ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs or panko
  • Fry: Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook skewers for about 3 minutes per side (6 to 8 minutes total), flipping once golden. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
    Extra light olive oil
  • Serve: Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Finish with fresh lemon juice, parsley, and dipping sauce.
    Lemon wedges, Fresh parsley, Your favorite dipping sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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