Description
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and easy-to-make grilled chicken dish that combines tender, marinated chicken breast chunks with a savory garlic, Parmesan, and herb coating. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue, they offer a deliciously charred exterior and juicy interior, served best with your favorite sides such as rice, salad, or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1½-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Topping
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Additional
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes before use)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the cubed chicken breasts to the marinade, tossing to coat all pieces evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Preheat the grill: Warm your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken skewers.
- Assemble the skewers: Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the prepared skewers, ensuring even spacing for uniform cooking.
- Grill the chicken: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning carefully, until the chicken is fully cooked through and has a light char for added flavor.
- Prepare the Parmesan topping: While the chicken grills, mix the grated Parmesan cheese with chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl.
- Finish and serve: Once the chicken skewers are off the grill and still hot, immediately sprinkle the garlic Parmesan and parsley mixture over them. Serve warm alongside your choice of dipping sauces or over rice, salad, or pasta for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra crispiness and flavor, lightly brush the skewers with olive oil before grilling.
- If a grill is not available, you can broil the skewers in the oven for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
- Soaking wooden skewers in water prior to grilling prevents them from burning.
- Marinating the chicken longer, up to 2 hours, enhances the flavor and juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
