Description

These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are bursting with flavor! Tender chicken is marinated in a blend of spices, then cooked to perfection and coated in a rich garlic parmesan butter sauce. They’re easy to make and perfect for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

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2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs, or breast
2 tbsp olive oil

Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce:

1 stick butter
8–10 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup parmesan, grated
1 tbsp hot sauce (more if desired)
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced

Chicken Seasonings:

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Prep and Skewer Chicken: Before you start, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Combine the chicken seasoning mixture in a small bowl and set aside. Cut chicken into 3″ pieces. Place them in a large bowl or ziptop bag and toss in olive oil and the spices, coating well on all sides. Pack the chicken onto each skewer, making sure they are tightly packed. If needed, snip the top few inches of the skewers to fit in the air fryer after the chicken is skewered.
Make the Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce: Add the butter and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until partially melted. Add in red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and parmesan. Whisk together until combined. (If the sauce separates, add 1-2 tablespoons of softened butter and stir to re-emulsify.) Scoop out 1/3 of the sauce and use that for basting the par-cooked chicken. Reserve the remaining sauce for basting the cooked chicken so you don’t cross-contaminate. Be sure to wash your basting brush in between.
Cook the Chicken (Air Fryer): Cook 2-3 skewers at a time. Place in an air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Remove and flip the skewers, baste with sauce, return to cook an additional 2 minutes at 400 degrees. Flip them back, baste with more sauce and cook another 5-6 minutes or until the internal temp reaches 165 degrees. Total cook time of 12-14 minutes. This time will vary based on your air fryer.
Serve: Once they are finished cooking, baste with the clean, reserved garlic sauce and sprinkle with some extra parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place chicken skewers on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil and cook for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through and basting with butter a few times throughout the baking process. Switch the oven to broil and cook an additional 2 minutes to get the tops golden brown. Remove from the oven and baste one last time with the butter sauce and sprinkle with leftover parmesan.
Grill Preparation: Preheat your grill to medium-high. Place the prepared skewers over direct heat and cook each side for 5-6 minutes each, basting with butter throughout the cooking process. Remove from the grill and baste one last time with the butter sauce and sprinkle with leftover parmesan.
Chicken: You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or tenders for this recipe.
Soaking Skewers: Soaking wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes helps prevent them from burning during cooking.
Internal Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer
Calories: 450kcal
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 120mg