Best 14 Speidies Recipes

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Speidies are a delicious and iconic dish that originated in Binghamton, New York. With their mouthwatering marinated meat, grilled to perfection, they have become a local favorite and a must-try for food enthusiasts. If you're looking to tantalize your taste buds with this delectable treat, this article will provide you with everything you need to know to create the best speidies recipe. From selecting the right marinade ingredients to choosing the perfect cooking method, we'll guide you through the culinary journey of making this lip-smacking dish. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure and discover the secrets to creating the most unforgettable speidies that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

NEW YORK SPIEDIES



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The Spiedie is a New York original, created in Binghamton. Spiedie meat is grilled on wooden skewers then served, skewer and all, on a fat slice of French bread. Wrap the bread around the meat, pull out the skewer and enjoy!

Provided by julie a

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Beef

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup canola oil
¼ cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes
2 pounds cubed beef
8 (1 inch thick) slices French bread

Steps:

  • In a large resealable bag, combine the canola oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, onion powder, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Place the beef cubes into the marinade, seal and shake to mix and coat the beef. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight, or for up to 3 days.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Thread the beef cubes onto 8 skewers, dividing evenly. Discard the marinade.
  • Cook the meat on the grill for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cooked to your liking (you can make a test skewer if you want). To serve, place a whole skewer of beef on a slice of French bread. Hold onto the meat using the bread, and pull the skewer out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 50.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 379 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SPIEDIES MARINADE



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Growing up in Upstate NY, this is a classic spiedies marinade for any form of meat (I prefer chicken, though lamb is the traditional) from Binghampton/Endicott area. Here is my personal take that I have switched up some adding ingredients from my time in the South and PacNW. Serve skewers on lightly toasted French bread or a hot dog bun. To eat, squeeze the roll and pull the skewer out - shouldn't need condiments (maybe a touch of hot sauce).

Provided by middkdr

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time P2DT20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup olive oil
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sea salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 white onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Combine oil, wine, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, tarragon, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir in onion and garlic. Add chicken cubes last; coat thoroughly.
  • Pour mixture into a resealable freezer bag, making sure there is as little air as possible in the bag. Wrap bag in a paper towel and slide it into another resealable bag so that the zippers are at opposite ends. Refrigerate, flipping over every 12 hours, for 2 to 3 days.
  • Soak wooden skewers in water. Thread the chicken cubes through the skewers, discarding marinade.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill the chicken skewers, flipping halfway, until juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 899.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SPIEDIES



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Spiedis is a traditional Italian dish featuring skewered meat grilled like kabobs, then wrapped in Italian bread and eaten like a sandwich. The seasonings in this recipe work well with pork, beef, lamb, poultry and other meats. -Gertrude Skinner, Binghamton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup canola oil
2/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2-1/2 pounds boneless lean pork, beef, lamb, venison, chicken or turkey, cut into 1-1/2-to 2-inch cubes
Italian rolls or hot dog buns

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion and seasonings; add meat. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 24 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. Thread meat on metal or soaked wooden skewers. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill meat, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning occasionally. Remove meat from skewers and serve on long Italian rolls or hot dog buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SPIEDIES



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Spiedies are a mainstay sandwich of Binghamton, N.Y., and its surrounding boroughs. They're made of meat marinated for a long time in what amounts to Italian dressing, then threaded onto skewers, grilled, and slid into a cheap sub roll, sometimes with a drizzle of fresh marinade or hot sauce. The recipe that follows calls for beef, but pork or venison can be used almost interchangeably. Marinate for a long time: a full 24 to 36 hours is not uncommon, and results in chunks of meat that are so deeply flavored that they taste great even when slightly overcooked. (If you use chicken, however, reduce the length of time in the marinade, since the meat starts to break down after 12 hours or so.) Serve the spiedies with an additional drizzle of lemon juice and olive oil, on top of Italian bread or alongside rice.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, lunch, barbecues, sandwiches, main course

Time P1DT25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 to 3 pounds beef, pork, venison, lamb or chicken, cut into small cubes, at most 1-inch square
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
¾ cup red wine vinegar
Zest of 1 lemon
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
4 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed and roughly chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon oregano leaves
1 tablespoon basil leaves, rolled and chopped into chiffonade
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Make the marinade: Whisk together all the ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add the meat to the marinade and cover tightly, or place into large, re-sealable plastic bags and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours (or 10 to 12 hours for chicken).
  • Build a fire in your grill, leaving about 1/3 of grill free of coals, or set a gas grill to high.
  • Remove the meat from its marinade and thread onto metal skewers, or wooden ones that you have soaked in water for 30 minutes or so. The chunks can be placed quite close together. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • When coals are covered with gray ash and fire is still quite high (you can hold your hand 5 inches above coals for only a couple of seconds), place the skewers of meat directly over the flames. Allow the meat to cook, undisturbed, for approximately 3 to 4 minutes, then use kitchen tongs to turn them over and repeat on the other side. Continue turning the skewers every couple of minutes until the meat is deeply crisp at its edges, and cooked entirely through, approximately another 5 to 7 minutes. (Remove them to the cool side of the grill if they begin to burn, and cover the grill to allow them to smoke-roast until finished; this is much less likely to happen on a gas grill.)
  • Allow the spiedies to rest on a cutting board for a few minutes, then remove the meat from the skewers onto cut hero rolls or a plate. Serve with hot sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 590, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 669 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SPIEDIES



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Spiedies are the pride and joy of the Greater Binghamton area of N.Y. They are such an important part of life there that the biggest party of the year celebrates them - The Spiedie Festival and Balloon Rally brings thousands into the area every summer. Chunks of chicken (my favorite), pork, lamb (traditional) or venison are marinated in a mixture of oil, vinegar and herbs for 1 to 3 days, skewered, grilled and served on Italian bread with no condiments.

Provided by JOYBOWES

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time P1DT30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 pounds chicken, cubed
2 cups olive oil
1 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon garlic salt
3 tablespoons crushed dried mint
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Steps:

  • Place the cubed chicken into a large resealable plastic bag or container, add the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, garlic, garlic salt, oregano, garlic salt, mint, basil, and black pepper. Seal the container and shake until combined. Refrigerate for 1 to 3 days, shaking the container to turn the meat every 6 to 8 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. When you are ready to cook, remove meat from the marinade and place on skewers.
  • Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook, turning every three minutes until cooked through and the internal temperature of the meat reaches 170 degrees F (75 degrees C). Be careful not to overcook or the meat will be very dry. Serve the grilled meat on Italian bread or hot dog rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 107.8 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 39.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 936.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GRILLED CHICKEN SPIEDIES



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The term 'spiedie' (SPEE-dee) comes from 'spiedo,' the Italian word for spit, and simply refers to meat grilled on a skewer. This incredibly delicious sandwich, invented in central New York by an Italian immigrant named Camillo Iacovelli, breaks all the accepted rules regarding marinating meats, and not only does it work, it's amazing!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time P1DT27m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

¾ cup white wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ cup fresh mint leaves
6 cloves garlic
4 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3 pieces
6 skewers
6 Italian-style hoagie buns

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, mint, garlic, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a blender. Puree until liquefied, about 30 seconds.
  • Place chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag, pour in marinade and massage to coat. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken and place on the skewers. Season with salt. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • Place skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turn and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from grill and rest the meat for a few minutes.
  • Toast hoagie rolls and spread each with some of the reserved marinade. Place a skewer on each roll and carefully remove the skewer, leaving the chicken in the bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 874.8 calories, Carbohydrate 73.2 g, Cholesterol 140.1 mg, Fat 41 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 50.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1277.8 mg, Sugar 8 g

" LUPO'S " CHICKEN SPIEDIES



I had the privilege to be introduced to the legendary Upstate New York gastronomic delight- the spiedie - while visiting Binghamton, NY. I've long ago used the last of the terrific Lupo's marinade I brought back to Australia with me. I searched for years to find a similar recipe and have tried many. This one was posted on a web forum and claimed to be the authentic recipe from someone who used to work there. I've adjusted it slightly and think its pretty close. This is my favorite football Sunday lunch.

Provided by Dr Nick

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 -3 chicken breasts
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 garlic cloves (finely chopped or pressed)
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
3 -4 sandwich buns

Steps:

  • Dice chicken breasts into 1" cubes.
  • Whisk all other ingredients together to form marinade. Set some aside for basting or sauce if desired (though I don't think this is necessary).
  • Add marinade to chicken and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally (the acidic nature of the marinade will 'chemically' cook the meat partially).
  • Thread 5 or so cubes onto metal or soaked bamboo skewers and grill for a few minutes either side, just until meat is firm (remember, they're already partially cooked by the marinade).
  • Place two skewers on a fresh bread roll or Italian bread, grip the meat firmly with the bread and pull out skewers.
  • Enjoy!

PORK SPIEDIES



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Make and share this Pork Spiedies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 lbs pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 cups tomato juice
2 large onions, finely chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper
12 slices Italian bread

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Drain, discarding marinade.
  • Thread pork on small skewers; grill or broil for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is no longer pink and pulls away easily from the skewers.
  • To serve, wrap a slice of bread around about five pork cubes and pull off skewer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 147.6, Sodium 500.1, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 50.5

SPIEDIS



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This is our favorite cookout dish, and it's very good served with a salad. This recipe originated here in my hometown in the 1930s. Our meat preference for speidis is venison, but we use chicken and beef when it's not available. -Gertrude Skinner, Binghamton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup canola oil
2/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2-1/2 pounds boneless lean pork, beef, lamb, venison, chicken or turkey, cut into 1-1/2- to 2-inch cubes
Italian rolls or hot dog buns

Steps:

  • In a glass or plastic bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Add meat and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, stirring occasionally. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread meat onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness, 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove meat from skewers and serve on long Italian rolls or hot dog buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 12g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN SPEIDIES



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Make and share this Olive Garden Chicken Speidies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kerena

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 28 Speidies, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 garlic clove, crushed or minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
3 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch by 1-inch strips
2 large green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch by 1-inch strips
1 large yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch by 1-inch strips
28 bamboo skewers, 8-inch long, soaked in water in the refrigerator overnight

Steps:

  • To make the chicken marinade - Add all ingredients except the chicken to a non-aluminum mixing bowl and mix thoroughly until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Pound the chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper until an even thickness of 3/16" overall. Cut the chicken into 1" squares and add to the marinade, covering completely. Allow to marinade for 2 hours, refrigerated. Remove from marinade after 2 hours and drain.
  • To make appetizer sauce - Mix all ingredients together just until blended. Chill 1-2 hours to blend flavors. Serve cold.
  • Assembly of speidies - Wash the bell peppers and cut into specified sizes to ensure proper cooking. Cut the onions into specified sizes and separate them into individual layers. Assembe speidies in the following order: red bell pepper, onion, chicken (fold into a C shape on the skewer), green bell pepper, onion, chicken (C shape) alternately, finishing with a red pepper strip after the 4th piece of chicken on each skewer. Spread the skewered items out on each skewer, so they will cook quickly.
  • Grilling the speidies - Place the speidies on the grill or griddle and cook approxiamtely 1 minute per side, turning 4 times to cook each side. Adjust the cooking time according to your equipments heat output.
  • Serve immediately with dipping sauce about 1/4 c per serving.
  • 1 serving is 4 skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.7, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 71, Sodium 548.8, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 10.1, Protein 22.7

SPEIDIES



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Provided by Charlie Palmer

Categories     Beef     Chicken     Vegetable     Marinate     Fourth of July     Backyard BBQ     Vinegar     Meat     White Wine     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue

Yield Makes 12 speidies

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups dry white wine
1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup minced shallots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken or turkey or very lean boneless beef, lamb, or pork, cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch cubes
24 cherry tomatoes, optional
12 small button mushrooms, trimmed and brushed clean, optional
Twenty-four 1-inch squares red or yellow bell pepper, optional
12 pita breads, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the wine, vinegar, and oil in a medium bowl or other nonreactive container. Stir in the shallots, garlic, parsley, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, and salt and white pepper to taste. Cover and allow the flavors to blend for at least 1 hour before using. (The marinade can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 week.
  • 2. If you are using wooden skewers, place them in cold water to cover for at least 1 hour. Remove the skewers from the water just before you are ready to use them.
  • 3. One to two hours before you are ready to grill, place the poultry or meat in a shallow nonreactive container. Pour the speidie sauce over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours, turning occasionally. If using the vegetables, add them to the marinade with the meat about 15 minutes before you are ready to grill.
  • 4. Preheat the grill. Oil the grill rack.
  • 5. Thread the poultry or meat cubes (and vegetables, if using) onto skewers, (alternating poultry or meat with the vegetables, if using, and beginning and ending with poultry or meat.) If using wooden skewers, you might want to wrap the tips in aluminum foil to keep them from burning. Place the kabobs on the grill and grill, turning frequently, for about 8 minutes, or until the meat is cooked to the desired degree of doneness (and the vegetables are crisp-tender.) Serve hot off the grill, with toasted pita bread, if desired.

CHICKEN SPIEDINO - SPIEDIES - SPEEDIES



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Posted in response to a forum discussion courtesy of Olive Garden. Marinating time not included in prep time.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 large red bell peppers
2 large green bell peppers
1 large yellow onion
24 8-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water in the refrigerator overnight
1/4 cup pure olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed or minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

  • For the dipping sauce:.
  • Mix all ingredients together just until blended.
  • Chill 1-2 hours to blend flavors.
  • For the marinade:.
  • Whirl in blender and chill until needed.
  • Pound the chicken breast between sheets of waxed paper until an even thickness of 3/16 inch overall.
  • Cut the chicken breast meat into 1 inch squares and add to the marinade, covering completely.
  • Allow to marinate for two hours, refrigerated.
  • Remove from the marinade after two hours and drain and discard marinade.
  • While the chicken is marinating, wash the bell peppers and cut into one-half by one inch pieces, to ensure proper cooking.
  • Cut the onions into half-inch by one inch pieces and separated into individual layers.
  • Assemble the Spiedies in the following order: red bell pepper, onion, chicken (folded into C shape on the skewer), green bell pepper, onion, chicken (C shape), alternately, finishing with a red pepper strip after the fourth piece of chicken on each skewer.
  • Spread the skewered items out on each skewer, so they will cook evenly and quickly.
  • Place the Spiedies on a grill or a griddle and cook approximately one minute per side, turning four times.
  • Serve immediately with Spiedino (Spiedies) dipping sauce, about 1/4 cup per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.4, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 579.4, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 11.9, Protein 28.5

SPIEDIES (FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES)



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From Sam Sifton. Spiedies are a mainstay sandwich of Binghamton, N.Y., and its surrounding boroughs. They're made of meat marinated for a long time in what amounts to Italian dressing, then threaded onto skewers, grilled, and slid into a cheap sub roll, sometimes with a drizzle of fresh marinade or hot sauce. The recipe that follows calls for beef, but pork or venison can be used almost interchangeably. Marinate for a long time: a full 24 to 36 hours is not uncommon, and results in chunks of meat that are so deeply flavored that they taste great even when slightly overcooked. (If you use chicken, however, reduce the length of time in the marinade, since the meat starts to break down after 12 hours or so.) Serve the spiedies with an additional drizzle of lemon juice and olive oil, on top of Italian bread or alongside rice. (Prep time does not include marinating time.)

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 lemon, zest of
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
4 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed and roughly chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon oregano leaves
1 tablespoon basil leaves, rolled and chopped into chiffonade
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 -3 lbs beef, pork, venison, lamb or 2 -3 lbs chicken, cut into small cubes, at most 1-inch square
kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
for the marinade

Steps:

  • For the marinade, whisk together all the ingredients except for meat, salt and pepper, in a large bowl.
  • Add the meat to the marinade and cover tightly, or place into large, re-sealable plastic bags and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours (or 10 to 12 hours for chicken).
  • Build a fire in your grill, leaving about 1/3 of grill free of coals, or set a gas grill to high.
  • Remove the meat from its marinade and thread onto metal skewers, or wooden ones that you have soaked in water for 30 minutes or so. The chunks can be placed quite close together. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • When coals are covered with gray ash and fire is still quite high (you can hold your hand 5 inches above coals for only a couple of seconds), place the skewers of meat directly over the flames. Allow the meat to cook, undisturbed, for approximately 3 to 4 minutes, then use kitchen tongs to turn them over and repeat on the other side. Continue turning the skewers every couple of minutes until the meat is deeply crisp at its edges, and cooked entirely through, approximately another 5 to 7 minutes. (Remove them to the cool side of the grill if they begin to burn, and cover the grill to allow them to smoke-roast until finished; this is much less likely to happen on a gas grill.).
  • Allow the spiedies to rest on a cutting board for a few minutes, then remove the meat from the skewers onto cut hero rolls or a plate. Serve with hot sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2032.2, Fat 215.1, SaturatedFat 74.3, Cholesterol 224.7, Sodium 646.1, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 19.1

GARLIC SPIEDIES



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 pounds lean beef, pork, lamb or venison suitable for grilling
1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
4 large cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 to 14 sprigs fresh herbs: parsley, oregano, dill, tarragon, and/ or thyme parsley, oregano, dill, tarragon, and/ or thyme (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 cup minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut in squares
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut in squares
1 pound small white onions, peeled and blanched
1 head elephant garlic, peeled and blanched
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 cup plain yogurt
12 pita breads, split and warmed (optional)
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup minced fresh mint

Steps:

  • Trim meat of excess fat. Cut in 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes so it can be threaded on skewers. Put meat in single layer in glass baking dish.
  • Combine vinegar, garlic, oil, sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce in a food processor and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add mixed herbs, chives, 2 tablespoons of the mint and 1 teaspoon of the lemon juice, and process briefly.
  • Pour marinade over meat. Turn meat to coat it well, cover and refrigerate 24 hours to 3 days. Stir at least once every day.
  • Preheat grill or broiler to hot. Thread meat on skewers, alternating the cubes with pieces of pepper, onions and elephant garlic.
  • Puree the chopped garlic, the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice and a half cup of the yogurt together in a food processor. Stir into the remaining yogurt and add the remaining 1/4 cup of mint. Set aside.
  • Grill or broil skewers, turning once, until meat is cooked to desired degree of doneness, 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove meat and vegetables from skewers and serve with yogurt sauce, in pita bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 485, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 840 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cut of Beef: Flank steak, skirt steak, or hanger steak are great options for speidies.
  • Marinate the Beef: Marinating the beef for several hours or overnight tenderizes the meat and infuses it with flavor.
  • Use a Sturdy Skewer: Metal skewers are best for speidies, as they can withstand the heat of the grill without burning.
  • Grill the Speidies Over Medium Heat: This will help to prevent the meat from drying out.
  • Baste the Speidies with Marinade: Basting the speidies with marinade while they are grilling will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the Speidies Hot: Speidies are best served hot off the grill, with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Speidies are a delicious and easy-to-make grilled dish that is perfect for any occasion. You can enjoy them at cookouts, parties, or even just a weeknight dinner. With a variety of marinades to choose from, you can customize your speidies to your own taste. So fire up the grill and give this classic dish a try!

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