Description
Garlic parmesan chicken skewers come together when you thread seasoned chicken onto skewers and sear them until golden, then toss them in a buttery garlic and parmesan sauce that coats every piece. Your dinner table gets a simple, elegant dish that tastes restaurant-quality but takes just minutes to prepare from start to finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
Marinade and Oil:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning in a bowl until combined.
- Place your 1.5 lbs cubed chicken breasts or thighs into the marinade and stir so each piece gets coated evenly.
- Cover your bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours, letting the flavors soak into the chicken.
- If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes so they don’t char on the grill.
- Thread your marinated chicken pieces onto each skewer, leaving a small gap between pieces so heat circulates around them.
- Brush your grill grates with oil and heat to medium-high, then place your skewers on the grates and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on the first side until you see golden browning.
- Flip each skewer and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes at medium-high heat until the chicken is cooked through and no pink remains inside.
- If baking works better for your kitchen, preheat your oven to 400°F and arrange the skewers on a wire rack set over a sheet pan, then bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 400°F, flipping halfway through cooking.
- Finish baked skewers under your broiler for 2 minutes at high heat to get the edges slightly charred and crispy.
- Serve your skewers hot alongside rice, pasta, salad, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Marinate your chicken for at least 30 minutes so the garlic and lemon flavors have time to really soak in, though you can go longer if your schedule allows.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes before threading so they won’t burn or splinter on the grill.
- Thread chicken pieces with a little space between each one rather than packing them tightly, which helps them cook evenly and get those golden edges.
- If grilling, oil your grates well before adding the skewers to prevent sticking, and resist moving them around too much so they develop a nice char.
- For a vegetarian version, swap the chicken for firm tofu or thick vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms, keeping the same marinade and cooking times.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Grilled Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg