Description
Juicy and flavorful Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers featuring tender chicken pieces basted in a rich garlic-parmesan butter sauce. Perfect as a party appetizer, weeknight dinner, or BBQ treat with air fryer, oven, or grill options.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken tenders (or thighs or breast)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 stick butter
- 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (more if desired)
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix chicken seasonings in a small bowl. Cut chicken into ~3″ pieces and toss with olive oil and seasoning until coated.
- Thread chicken pieces tightly onto skewers. Trim skewers if necessary to fit your cooking appliance.
- Prepare garlic-parmesan butter sauce: melt butter with garlic, whisk in hot sauce, red pepper flakes, parsley, and Parmesan. If sauce separates, stir in softened butter to re-emulsify. Reserve 1/3 for basting and keep the rest aside for after cooking.
- Air Fryer: Cook 2–3 skewers at 400°F for 5 minutes, flip, baste, cook 2 more minutes, flip, baste, and cook 5–6 minutes more until chicken reaches 165°F. Brush with remaining sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Oven: Bake at 450°F for 14 minutes on a foil-lined sheet, flipping and basting halfway. Broil for 2 minutes, baste again, and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Grill: Cook over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, basting throughout. Finish with a final baste and Parmesan sprinkle.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Chicken tenders stay moist but thighs or breasts also work well.
- If skipping skewers, cook chicken pieces directly in the air fryer or oven.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3–4 days and reheat gently with extra sauce to keep moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
