Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers bring the essence of gourmet dining to your kitchen, offering a blend of aromatic garlic and rich parmesan that’s hard to resist. These skewers are not just a meal but a celebration of flavors, meticulously prepared to ensure each bite is as satisfying as the last. The golden-brown chicken, embellished with the glossy sheen of the garlic parmesan sauce and sprinkled with fresh parsley, is a sight to behold.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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
Instructions
Prep and Skewer Chicken: Soak wooden skewers for 30 mins. Mix seasonings in a bowl. Cut chicken into 3″ pieces, toss in olive oil and spices. Skewer tightly.
Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce: Microwave butter and garlic until melted. Add red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and parmesan, whisking until smooth.
Cooking: In batches, air fry skewers at 400°F for 5 mins, flip, baste with sauce, and cook for 2 mins. Flip, baste again, and cook for 5-6 mins until 165°F internal temp. Finish with a final basting of sauce and a sprinkle of parmesan.
Storage:
Refrigerate: Up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Reheat: In the air fryer or oven until heated through.
Tips:
Soak skewers to prevent burning.
Adjust hot sauce and red pepper to taste.
Ensure skewers fit in the air fryer; trim if necessary.
Use separate sauce for basting raw and cooked chicken to avoid contamination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 310