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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Delicious garlic parmesan chicken skewers, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 skewers
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • Microwave
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 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 your wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  • Combine your chicken seasoning mixture in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Prep your chicken by cutting in 3" pieces.
  • Place them in a large bowl or ziptop bag and toss in olive oil and the spices, coating well on all sides.
  • Pack the chicken onto each skewer tightly to ensure maximum juiciness.

Make the Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce

  • Add the butter and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until partially melted.
  • Add in red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and parmesan. Whisk together until combined.
  • Scoop out ⅓ of the sauce for basting the par-cooked chicken, and reserve the remaining sauce for cooked chicken.

Cook The Chicken

  • Cook 2-3 skewers at a time in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
  • Remove, flip the skewers, baste with sauce, return to cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Flip back, baste with more sauce, and cook another 5-6 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees. Total cook time 12-14 minutes.
  • Hit them with a final pass of the garlic sauce and sprinkle with extra parmesan before serving.

Notes

For oven preparation, preheat oven to 450 degrees and follow specific instructions for cooking time and basting. For grill preparation, preheat to medium-high and baste throughout cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword air fryer chicken, chicken skewers, easy appetizer, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers, grilled chicken, parmesan sauce
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