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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers
Imagine succulent chicken pieces, marinated to perfection, delivering a burst of robust garlic and lemon pepper flavors with each bite - that's my Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers! Skewered and air-fried to a golden hue, these delightful morsels are then lavishly brushed with a rich, velvety garlic Parmesan sauce, making them irresistibly savory and just the right amount of indulgent.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 512 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss until they are fully coated in the mixture. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for best results.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C). If your air fryer requires preheating.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers.
- Arrange the skewers in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't touch or overlap. Spray them with a bit of cooking spray if you wish, I do because I think it helps make them a bit more golden. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Cook the skewers for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown, flipping halfway through cooking time.
- While the skewers are cooking, prepare the garlic Parmesan sauce. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley until well combined.
- Once the skewers are done, brush them with the garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Serve the skewers hot, with extra sauce on the side for dipping if desired.
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Notes
- Optimal Cut: Ensure chicken pieces are uniformly cut to about 1-inch size for even cooking and easy skewering.
- Marinating Magic: The longer the marination, the deeper the flavors. If you're short on time, even a quick 30-minute marinate can still be tasty!
- Wooden Skewers: Don’t forget to soak your wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning during cooking.
- Air Fryer Capacity: Be mindful of not overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking of the skewers.
- Sauce Save: Reserve a bit of the garlic Parmesan sauce before brushing it onto the cooked chicken for those who love extra dipping!
- Herb Freshness: Garnish with a fresh sprinkle of parsley for a vibrant color and refreshing burst of flavor before serving.
- Check for Doneness: Ensure chicken is fully cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
512kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
184mg
(61%)
Sodium
467mg
(19%)
Potassium
902mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
609IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 902mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 609IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.