Description
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for grilling season. Tender chicken marinated in garlic and herbs, grilled to perfection, then topped with melted Parmesan cheese. A delicious main course that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch cubes)
Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Additional:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Wooden or metal skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Add chicken, coat, and marinate in the fridge for 30 mins to 4 hours.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat grill to medium-high.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill skewers for 10–12 mins, turning occasionally, until cooked through and charred.
- Add Parmesan: Sprinkle Parmesan over skewers in the last few minutes of grilling.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with garlic rice, grilled vegetables, or a fresh salad.
- Cook in the oven at 425°F for 20 minutes as an alternative method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
