Description
These Spicy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners. Marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, parmesan, and spices, each juicy bite is grilled to perfection, leaving your guests begging for more. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they promise to be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cubed
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice to create the marinade.
- Add cubed chicken to a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it; seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers evenly.
- Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Optional: drizzle with extra lemon juice or sprinkle with more parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 140mg