Jamie Oliver Stuffed Chicken Skewers

This delicious and easy recipe for Jamie Oliver’s stuffed chicken skewers is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Packed with juicy chicken, vibrant grilled veggies, and homemade flatbreads, it’s a flavorful and fun dish that you can customize with your favorite ingredients for a satisfying dinner! I made these on a sunny Saturday and they were the star of our backyard cookout. (inspired by Jamie Oliver)

Ingredients Needed

Flatbreads:

• 10g sea salt
• 1kg strong white flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1 x 7g sachet dried yeast
• Olive oil, for drizzling

Grilled Veg:

• 2 mixed-colour peppers
• 2 courgettes (zucchini)
• 1 bulb fennel
• 1 red onion
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon
• Pinch of chilli flakes
• 1/2 bunch fresh basil

Skewers:

• 50g ground almonds
• 1 bunch fresh thyme
• 25g Parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• Pinch of chilli flakes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
• 1 lemon
• 4 chicken thighs, skin off, bone out
• 4 slices prosciutto
• 2 tbsp runny honey
• Soured cream, to serve

How To Make Jamie Oliver Stuffed Chicken Skewers

1. Make Flatbread Dough: In a large bowl, mix 700ml lukewarm water and salt. Add some flour to make a batter, then stir in yeast. Gradually mix in the rest of the flour until soft dough forms. Knead for 20 mins (or 10 with mixer). Let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
2. Shape Dough: Knock out air, roll into a sausage and divide into 8 balls. Place on oiled tray, drizzle with oil, cover, and let rise 30 mins more (or chill overnight). Freeze half for another time.
3. Grill Veg: Preheat barbecue. Halve peppers, ribbon courgettes, slice fennel and onion. Grill until tender and charred (5–10 mins). Toss with oil, lemon juice, chilli flakes, salt, and torn basil.
4. Make Stuffing: Mix almonds, salt, pepper, thyme, Parmesan, garlic, chilli, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest and juice into a paste.
5. Prepare Chicken: Pound chicken thighs flat, spread with stuffing, roll up, and wrap in prosciutto. Thread onto skewers (2 skewers through each thigh).
6. Cook Skewers: Make a thyme brush. Grill chicken for 10 mins, turning and basting with oil using the brush. Move to convection tray and cook at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 mins until cooked.
7. Grill Flatbreads: Roll dough into 25cm rounds. Grill each for 4 mins, flipping halfway, until charred.
8. Serve: Drizzle chicken with honey and remaining lemon juice. Slice between skewers. Top flatbreads with chicken, veg, and soured cream. Roll and enjoy!

Why I Love This Recipe

It’s one of those dishes that feels a bit special but is totally doable for a casual dinner. The homemade flatbread makes it fun, and the stuffed chicken with crispy prosciutto is just packed with flavor.

Recipe Tips

• Don’t overwork dough — knead just enough to get elasticity.
• Check chicken is done with a meat thermometer or cut to check.
• Use fresh herbs — thyme and basil really boost the flavor.
• Grill veg separately to manage different cooking times.
• Let dough rest before grilling for soft, fluffy flatbreads.

How To Store This Jamie Oliver Stuffed Chicken Skewers

• At Room Temperature: Serve immediately and don’t leave out more than 1 hour.
• In the Fridge: Cool and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• In the Freezer: Wrap and freeze chicken skewers for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in fridge.
• Reheating: Grill over medium heat for 5–7 mins, turning until hot through.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Can I use chicken breasts? Yes, but thighs are juicier and easier to stuff.
• Can I bake instead of grill? Absolutely. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 35–40 mins.
• Can I make the flatbreads ahead? Yes—reheat on the grill before serving.
• Do I need metal skewers? Metal holds better, but you can soak wooden ones if that’s all you have.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 140g)

• Calories: 936
• Total Fat: 36.7g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Total Carbohydrate: 118.1g
• Dietary Fiber: 11.7g
• Sugars: 11.1g
• Protein: 43g

Try More Jamie Oliver Recipes:

• Jamie Oliver Piccalilli, Pork & Apple Pies
• Jamie Oliver Charred Aubergine Parmigiana
• Jamie Oliver Chilli Con Carne Meatballs
• Jamie Oliver Potato, Parmesan & Sage Röstis with Beef Bourguignon