Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers: Juicy, Crispy, and Crowd-Pleasing!

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Introduction: Get ready to impress with these Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers! They’re juicy, flavorful, and perfect for dinner or your next backyard BBQ — no forks required! 🍴

🕒 Prep Time: 15 min
🕒 Cook Time: 15 min
🕒 Total Time: 30 min

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs, or breast (boneless)
2 tbsp olive oil

Chicken Seasoning:

• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce:

• 1 stick butter
• 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
• 2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced

Instructions:

1. Soak the Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
2. Season the Chicken: In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cut chicken into 3-inch chunks and coat well with olive oil and seasoning.
3. Skewer the Chicken: Thread the chicken pieces tightly onto skewers with no gaps. Trim ends if needed to fit your appliance.
4. Make the Sauce: Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stir in minced garlic, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, parsley, and Parmesan. If it separates, re-emulsify with 1–2 tbsp softened butter. Set aside 1/3 for basting raw chicken.
5. Air Fryer Method: Preheat to 400°F. Cook 2–3 skewers at a time: 5 minutes, flip, baste; 2 minutes, flip, baste again; 5–6 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F. Final brush and Parmesan sprinkle.
6. Oven Method: Preheat to 450°F, line sheet with foil. Bake for 14 minutes, flipping and basting halfway. Broil 2 more minutes for crisp. Final basting and Parmesan.
7. Grill Method: Preheat to medium-high. Grill 5–6 minutes per side, basting throughout. Finish with more sauce and Parmesan. 🌟

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Pro Tips:

• Swap chicken with shrimp or tofu for a tasty variation.
• Use ghee instead of butter for a dairy-sensitive version.
• Great served over rice, wrapped in flatbreads, or with salad.

Nutrition Info Table + Disclaimer:

Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.

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• Author: Emma
• Total Time: 30
• Yield: 6 skewers 1x

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Description

Juicy garlic chicken skewers brushed with crispy Parmesan butter sauce, perfect in air fryer, oven, or grill.

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Ingredients

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• 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs, or breast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 stick butter
• 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced

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Instructions

1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.

2. Mix seasonings and coat chicken pieces with olive oil and spice blend.

3. Thread chicken onto skewers.

4. Melt butter and mix with garlic, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, parsley, and Parmesan.

5. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Cook skewers 5 min, flip, baste, cook 2 min, flip, baste, cook 5–6 min more.

6. Or bake at 450°F for 14 min, flip/baste, then broil 2 min.

7. Or grill 5–6 min per side, basting with sauce.

8. Final basting and sprinkle Parmesan before serving.

Notes

Sub shrimp or tofu for chicken.

Use ghee instead of butter.

Serve hot over rice, in wraps, or with salad.

• Prep Time: 15
• Cook Time: 15
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Air Fryer, Oven, Grill
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 skewer
• Calories: 210
• Sugar: 0.5
• Sodium: 300
• Fat: 14
• Saturated Fat: 6
• Unsaturated Fat: 7
• Trans Fat: 0
• Carbohydrates: 2
• Fiber: 0.3
• Protein: 20
• Cholesterol: 75

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