Description
Juicy, flavorful Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are marinated in spices and lemon, grilled or air-fried, and finished with a buttery garlic parmesan glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners, BBQs, or meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp no salt added lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Garlic Butter:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Lemon slices, optional for garnish
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Cut chicken into equal-sized cubes. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours in the fridge.
- Meanwhile, melt butter over low heat, stir in minced garlic, and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Set aside and mix in grated parmesan and chopped parsley.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Preheat grill or air fryer to 400°F. Grill skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning often, or air fry for 10–12 minutes at 350°F, flipping halfway.
- Brush cooked skewers with garlic butter mixture and continue to grill or air fry for 1–2 minutes more, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Finish with an extra brush of garlic butter and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use plant-based butter and omit parmesan for a dairy-free version.
- Mix in crushed red pepper for heat.
- Try other herbs like basil or chives if parsley isn’t available.
- Skip skewers and cook chicken directly in an air fryer or oven sheet pan.
- Marinate and skewer chicken in advance for quick cooking later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
