Description
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Kebabs are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for summer grilling. Tender chicken marinated in a garlic-herb mixture, threaded onto skewers, and grilled to perfection. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and lemon wedges for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes, coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
- Grill the Kebabs: Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve: Transfer kebabs to a platter, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water before grilling to prevent burning.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or red onion for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kebabs
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
