Description
Succulent garlic parmesan chicken skewers deliver Mediterranean charm with zesty herb-infused flavors. Grilled to golden perfection, these juicy skewers promise a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with every tender bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs, or breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce:
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter
- 8 to 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent charring during cooking.
- Create a flavorful spice blend combining dried herbs, salt, and ground black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Slice chicken breasts into uniform 3-inch cubes, ensuring consistent cooking and even seasoning.
- Gently coat chicken pieces with olive oil, thoroughly incorporating the prepared spice mixture.
- Carefully thread seasoned chicken cubes onto pre-soaked skewers, positioning pieces closely together for optimal grilling.
- Prepare garlic Parmesan butter sauce by melting butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce to the melting butter, stirring continuously.
- Incorporate fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce, whisking until smooth and well combined.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F, creating an ideal cooking environment for crispy chicken skewers.
- Arrange skewers in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then carefully flip skewers and generously brush with prepared garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes, rotating and basting once more until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove skewers from air fryer and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Prevent wooden skewers from burning by soaking them in water for a minimum of 30 minutes before threading chicken.
- Achieve maximum flavor by marinating chicken in the olive oil and spice mixture for 15-30 minutes before skewering for deeper seasoning penetration.
- Create uniform cooking by cutting chicken pieces into consistent 3-inch chunks, ensuring even heat distribution and preventing dry or undercooked sections.
- Adapt the recipe for gluten-free diets by using gluten-free hot sauce and verifying Parmesan cheese’s gluten-free status before preparation.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 432
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 487 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg