Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers bring sizzling Mediterranean flavors straight to your dinner table with juicy chicken chunks dancing in a zesty herbed coating. Grilled to golden perfection, these skewers make weeknight dinners feel like a quick culinary vacation without complicated prep work.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Trim the chicken breasts and slice into uniform 1½-inch chunks, ensuring each piece is pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Combine ¼ cup melted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ cup Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Drop chicken chunks into the seasoned mixture, gently tossing until every piece is thoroughly coated.
- Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 25 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, spacing pieces slightly apart to ensure even cooking.
- Heat outdoor grill to 400°F, creating medium-high direct heat zones.
- Arrange skewers on preheated grill, cooking 4-5 minutes per side until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
- Check for attractive golden-brown char marks and even cooking across all chicken pieces.
- Transfer grilled skewers to serving platter, sprinkling with fresh chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry thoroughly to help seasoning stick and ensure a crisp exterior when grilling.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning during grilling.
- Let chicken marinate at room temperature for even coating and better flavor absorption.
- For a low-carb version, serve skewers over a fresh green salad instead of rice or bread.
- Prep Time: 25-35 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg