Description
Succulent garlic parmesan chicken skewers bring Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with zesty herb-infused grilled perfection. Tender marinated chicken pieces glazed with rich parmesan and garlic create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lbs (0.9 kg) chicken tenders, thighs, or breast
Chicken Seasoning Blend:
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce:
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter
- 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (50 grams) parmesan, grated
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (more if desired)
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup (8 grams) fresh parsley, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare wooden skewers by submerging them in water for half an hour to prevent charring during cooking, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by combining paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing container.
- Transform chicken into uniform 3-inch chunks, gently massaging with olive oil and thoroughly coating with the prepared spice mixture.
- Carefully thread the seasoned chicken pieces onto pre-soaked skewers, ensuring tight and secure placement.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by melting butter with minced garlic in a microwave-safe vessel, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Enhance the melted butter mixture by whisking in red pepper flakes, hot sauce, chopped parsley, and grated parmesan until achieving a silky, harmonious blend.
- Activate the air fryer, setting the temperature to 400°F for optimal crispy results.
- Strategically arrange skewers inside the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to maintain proper spacing.
- Cook the first side for 5 minutes, then carefully rotate the skewers to ensure even browning.
- Apply a generous layer of garlic parmesan butter sauce, allowing the flavors to penetrate the chicken during a 2-minute cooking interval.
- Rotate skewers once more, lavishing with additional sauce, and continue cooking for 5-6 minutes until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Conclude the cooking process with a final brushing of sauce and optional sprinkle of extra parmesan for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Wooden skewers protect from burning by soaking them beforehand, ensuring even cooking and preventing potential fire hazards during grilling.
- Seasoning chicken with a blend of spices creates layers of flavor, transforming simple protein into a mouth-watering culinary experience.
- Garlic parmesan butter sauce elevates the dish from ordinary to extraordinary, adding richness and depth that makes every bite irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 561
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg