If one chicken dish has stayed popular since 1989, it is probably doing something right. At this Missouri Italian restaurant, Chicken Spiedini has been the signature order for decades.
The chicken is marinated, coated in Italian breadcrumbs, skewered, grilled, and finished with sauces like the classic amogio made with garlic, lemon, olive oil, and herbs. It is the kind of dish people come back for because it feels familiar without being boring.
The rest of the menu covers pasta, ravioli, seafood, and plenty of old-school Italian favorites, but this is the plate that keeps stealing the attention. After all these years, it still has main-character energy.
How A Family Idea Turned Into A Kansas City Legend
You know how some of the best ideas come from a family member casually tossing out a suggestion? That is pretty much how Chicken Spiedini got started at Garozzo’s, and I love that it began in such a down-to-earth way…