Description
Mediterranean-inspired garlic parmesan chicken skewers bring zesty flavors to summer grilling. Juicy marinated chicken pieces grill to perfection with crisp herbed edges, creating a delightful meal you’ll savor with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (0.9 kg) chicken tenders, thighs, or breast
- 2 tsps paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 stick (113 g) butter
- 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (50 g) parmesan, grated
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (more if desired)
- 2 tsps red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup (8 g) fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
Instructions
- Skewer Preparation: Submerge wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking, promoting uniform heat distribution.
- Seasoning Creation: Blend paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing container to craft a robust flavor profile.
- Chicken Preparation: Slice chicken into consistent 3-inch chunks, massaging with olive oil and thoroughly coating with the prepared spice mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sauce Development: Melt butter with minced garlic in a microwave-safe container, then whisk in red pepper flakes, hot sauce, chopped parsley, and grated parmesan to create a silky, aromatic sauce.
- Air Fryer Setup: Preheat air fryer to 400°F, carefully threading seasoned chicken onto pre-soaked skewers and arranging them in the basket with adequate spacing, working in batches if necessary.
- Cooking Process: Cook skewers for 5 minutes, rotate, brush with garlic parmesan butter sauce, and continue cooking for an additional 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally and ensuring chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Finishing Touch: Complete the dish with a final sauce brushing and optional parmesan sprinkle, creating a golden, flavor-packed result.
Notes
- Prevent Skewer Burning: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to avoid charring and ensure even cooking.
- Seasoning Mastery: Blend paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for a robust flavor profile that elevates chicken.
- Sauce Success: Whisk melted butter with garlic, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and parmesan for a silky, aromatic coating.
- Temperature Precision: Cook chicken at 400°F, rotating skewers and checking internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe, juicy results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-13 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg