Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are tender, juicy bites of seasoned chicken baked or grilled and brushed with a rich garlic-parmesan butter sauce — a quick, flavorful dish perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken tenders, cut into bite-sized cubes
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3.5 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Extra chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using.
- Preheat oven to 410°F (210°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Thread chicken onto skewers, pressing pieces close together.
- Bake for 5 minutes, flip skewers, and bake for another 5 minutes.
- Make the sauce: whisk melted butter, olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and Parmesan until smooth. Reserve a small amount for serving.
- After flipping, brush skewers generously with garlic-parmesan sauce.
- Switch oven to broil and broil skewers for 3–4 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Remove from oven, brush with more sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan and black pepper. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Red pepper flakes or hot sauce can add heat to the butter sauce.
- Make ahead: prepare skewers and sauce in advance and cook just before serving.
- Can be made without skewers or in an air fryer.
- Freeze cooked skewers and reheat for a quick meal later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx.)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
