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Close-up of juicy grilled chicken skewers topped with melted parmesan, garlic butter, and fresh parsley, served on a wooden board with golden char marks and vibrant color for a homemade summer cookout feel.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Juicy garlic parmesan chicken skewers with crispy cheese coating, perfect for grilling, air fryer, or oven cooking. Restaurant-quality flavor in 20 minutes with tender marinated chicken and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 295
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup olive oil Divided
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt For marinade
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper For marinade
  • 6 cloves garlic Minced fine
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For coating
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional

Equipment

  • Wooden skewers Soaked in water 30 minutes
  • Sharp knife For cutting chicken uniformly
  • Large mixing bowls For marinating and coating
  • Grill, oven, or air fryer Multiple cooking options
  • Tongs For easy turning

Method
 

  1. Chicken cubes in oil, lemon juice, seasonings 30 minutes
  2. Wooden skewers in water while chicken marinates
  3. Marinated chicken onto skewers leaving small gaps
  4. Garlic, parmesan, mayo, oil, herbs into paste
  5. Each skewer with parmesan mixture thoroughly
  6. Grill 12-15 min, oven 15-18 min, or air fryer 10-12 min
  7. Halfway through cooking for even browning
  8. 5 minutes before serving for juiciest results

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated parmesan and soak skewers well to avoid burning on the grill.