Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are tender chicken pieces basting in a homemade garlic parmesan sauce, perfect for appetizers or main courses.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Microwave
- baking sheet
- Grill
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs or breast
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce
- 1 stick butter
- 8-10 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup parmesan, grated
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce more if desired
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, minced
Chicken Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Prep and Skewer Chicken
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine chicken seasoning in a bowl. Cut chicken into 3" pieces and toss in olive oil and spices.
- Pack chicken onto each skewer tightly to ensure juiciness.
Make the Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce
- Heat butter and garlic until partially melted, then mix in remaining sauce ingredients.
- Scoop out ⅓ of the sauce for basting par-cooked chicken.
Cook The Chicken
- Cook 2-3 skewers in an air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes. Flip, baste, and cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Baste again and cook until internal temp reaches 165°F, about 5-6 more minutes.
- Finish with reserved garlic sauce and sprinkle with parmesan before serving.
Notes
For oven preparation, cook at 450°F for 14 minutes before broiling for 2 minutes. For grilling, cook each side for 5-6 minutes, basting throughout.
Nutrition
Serving: 1skewerCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 250mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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