Description
Sizzling garlic parmesan chicken kebabs bring together juicy grilled chicken and a crispy, cheesy coating that makes weeknight dinners seriously delicious. Skewered and grilled to perfection, these kebabs deliver bold flavor your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.25 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 large bell pepper
- 1 large red onion
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional)
- Fresh lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Pour ¼ cup olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon each oregano and basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper into a mixing bowl. Whisk these marinade ingredients until your mixture looks smooth and combined.
- Add 12 ounces chicken cubes to the marinade. Gently toss your chicken until every piece gets thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors penetrate deeply.
- Slice 1 large bell pepper and 1 large red onion into chunks matching your chicken piece size. Keep the pieces uniform so everything cooks evenly.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator and slide pieces onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Alternate between chicken and vegetable chunks for balanced presentation.
- Heat outdoor grill to 400°F. Brush grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking and ensure nice grill marks.
- Place assembled kebabs on preheated grill. Cook for 5-6 minutes on first side, watching for golden brown edges.
- Flip kebabs carefully. Grill additional 5-6 minutes, checking that chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F with meat thermometer.
- Sprinkle ½ cup freshly grated parmesan over hot kebabs immediately after removing from grill. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Check the chicken’s marinade time carefully, as 30 minutes provides good flavor while 2 hours prevents toughening the meat’s texture.
- Wooden skewers need soaking in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning during cooking.
- Cut vegetables and chicken into consistent sizes to ensure even cooking and balanced flavor across each kebab.
- When checking chicken’s doneness, use a meat thermometer for precise 165°F reading instead of guessing by color or texture.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg