Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers
Delicious Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are grilled to perfection and coated in a savory garlic butter sauce.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Microwave
- Mixing Bowl
- wooden skewers
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 mixture in a small bowl and set aside.
- Cut chicken into 3" pieces, toss with olive oil and spices.
- Pack the chicken onto each skewer tightly.
Make the Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce
- Heat butter and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl until partially melted.
- Add red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and parmesan; whisk together.
- Reserve ⅓ of the sauce for basting the par-cooked chicken.
Cook The Chicken
- Cook 2-3 skewers at a time in the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Remove, flip skewers, baste with sauce, then cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Baste with more sauce, cook another 5-6 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Baste again with clean reserved garlic sauce and sprinkle with extra parmesan before serving.
Notes
For oven preparation, preheat to 450°F and cook skewers for 14 minutes, flipping halfway. For grill preparation, preheat to medium-high and cook skewers for 5-6 minutes on each side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg
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