Description
Delicious chicken skewers marinated in a rich garlic-parmesan blend, perfect for easy entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken (breast or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or dried Italian herbs)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Add chicken pieces to marinade, coating evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Skewer chicken pieces, leaving space between each piece.
- Grill skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the grill, then sprinkle with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding skewers to ensure even cooking. Use a meat thermometer for perfect chicken texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, skewers, garlic, Parmesan, entertaining, summer recipe