Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers
Delicious Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers, basted with homemade sauce, perfect as an appetizer or main course.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- microwave-safe bowl
- skewers
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs or breast
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce
- 1 stick butter
- 8-10 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup parmesan, grated
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce more if desired
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, minced
Chicken Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Prep and Skewer Chicken
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine chicken seasoning mixture and set aside.
- Cut chicken into 3" pieces and toss with olive oil and spices.
- Pack chicken onto skewers tightly.
Make the Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce
- Heat butter and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl until partially melted.
- Add red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and parmesan; whisk until combined.
- Reserve ⅓ of the sauce for later basting.
Cook The Chicken
- Cook skewers in air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Flip, baste and cook additional 2 minutes.
- Baste chicken again and cook for 5-6 more minutes until internal temp reaches 165 degrees.
- Serve with clean reserved garlic sauce and sprinkle with extra parmesan.
Notes
For oven preparation, preheat to 450 degrees and bake for 14 minutes. For grill preparation, cook each side for 5-6 minutes on medium-high heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1skewerCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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