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three garlic parmesan chicken skewers in an airfryer basket

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

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If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s simple to make but bursting with flavor, these Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are just the thing. Perfectly seasoned, juicy chicken pieces are grilled to perfection and coated in a savory garlic and parmesan mixture that will have everyone reaching for seconds. 
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless-skinless chicken thighs
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning *see recipe notes
  • salt to taste *see recipe notes
  • skewers *see recipe notes
Garlic Parmesan Butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peppers seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Directions
 

  1. Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and lemon pepper seasoning. Whisk together until well combined.
  3. Add chicken to the bowl and stir, making sure to coat all pieces. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the lemon pepper seasoning, minced garlic, parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice. Set aside to slightly cool.
  5. Thread the chicken chunks onto the prepared skewers. Center the chicken on the skewer and pack them on tightly. Leave about an inch from the top and 2 inches from the bottom. The chicken pieces should fit tightly against each other.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 400 ℉ for 5 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place the skewers in a single layer, making sure not to crowd the basket. Air fry for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Check that the internal temperature has reached 165 ℉ before proceeding. If it hasn't, air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes per side until the chicken reaches the appropriate internal temperature.
  7. Baste the chicken skewers with the garlic parmesan butter. Air fry for 2 minutes. Flip the skewers over, baste again, and air fry for 2 more minutes.
  8. Before serving, brush the cooked chicken skewers with the garlic parmesan butter and sprinkle with additional grated parmesan.

Notes

*I use a lemon pepper seasoning that has salt added to it, so I didn't add any salt. If yours doesn't contain salt, you might need to add salt.
*Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of water for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking. This will help prevent them from burning.
 
 

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