Description
A simple, flavor-packed recipe with bold taste and minimal effort. These garlic parmesan chicken skewers combine fresh ingredients and a quick cooking method for a satisfying, family-friendly meal perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs, or breast
2 tbsp olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 stick butter
8-10 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup parmesan, grated
1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes
Combine chicken seasoning (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper) in a bowl
Cut chicken into 3″ pieces and toss with olive oil and seasoning
Skewer chicken pieces evenly
Grill or pan-sear skewers 4-5 minutes per side until golden
Prepare garlic parmesan butter sauce (melt butter, sauté garlic, add parmesan, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and parsley)
Drizzle sauce over skewers before serving
Notes
Use chicken, shrimp, or tofu as protein substitutions
Reduce oil or use olive oil spray for lighter version
Choose certified gluten-free sauces for dietary restrictions
Dairy-free option: skip butter and parmesan in sauce
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 6g
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg