These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and juicy dish, perfect for gatherings or a satisfying weeknight dinner. The chicken pieces are marinated in a blend of spices, skewered, and cooked until tender. They're then basted with a rich garlic parmesan butter sauce, delivering a savory and slightly spicy kick that enhances the chicken's natural flavors.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 2 lbs chicken tenders (or thighs or breasts)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp pepper

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce

• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter

• 8–10 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

• 1 tbsp hot sauce

• 2 tsp red pepper flakes

• ⅓ cup fresh parsley, minced

Directions

1. Prepare the Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.

2. Season the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cut the chicken into 3-inch pieces and toss them in the seasoning mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.

3. Assemble the Skewers: Thread the seasoned chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, packing them tightly together to retain moisture during cooking.

4. Prepare the Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and minced parsley until the sauce is smooth and well-combined. Reserve one-third of the sauce for basting the cooked chicken to avoid cross-contamination.

5. Cook the Skewers: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place 2–3 skewers in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the skewers, baste with the garlic parmesan butter sauce, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Continue cooking for another 5–6 minutes, basting halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

6. Serve: Once cooked, remove the skewers and brush with the reserved garlic parmesan butter sauce. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and parmesan if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 350 kcal

• Protein: Approximately 30g

• Fat: Approximately 25g

• Carbohydrates: Approximately 2g

• Sodium: Approximately 600mg