Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Name: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, about 30 ounces); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ⅓ cup butter (salted butter); 2 tablespoons garlic (minced); ½ lemon; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (finely grated); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ⅛ teaspoon salt

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Grilled Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are a delicious and quick way to cook chicken. The chicken is slathered with garlic Parmesan butter right before the chicken comes off the grill making it perfectly seasoned and so juicy!

Ready in just 25 minutes, means this is perfect for dinner any night of the week.

Garlic Parmesan chicken

Chicken is one of my favorite dishes to cook and eat. I love that the chicken can take on so many flavors, depending on how you season it. These chicken skewers get all their amazing flavor from the garlic butter that's slathered over the top.

The butter has plenty of fresh garlic, some Parmesan cheese, a squeeze of lemon and a bit of fresh parsley. You could use this butter on so many dishes including French bread, sauteed green beans or grilled shrimp.

I've got all the tips you need to make this delicious chicken perfectly every time!

Key ingredients

Small bowls filled with spices and other ingredients.

Chicken - I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into large chunks. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can also be used.
Butter - Use regular salted butter.
Parmesan Cheese - Finely grated.
Lemon Juice - Use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Garlic - Adds so much flavor to the butter sauce. Feel free to adjust the amount to your liking.
Seasoning - Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and fresh parsley.
Olive Oil - Brushed on the chicken to help prevent it from sticking to the grill.

Making garlic parm chicken skewers

Prepare the Chicken - Cut the chicken into large 1½-2 inch cubes. Place chicken in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with spices. Toss to coat so the spices completely coat all areas of the chicken. Skewer chicken onto metal or wooden skewers.

Raw chicken cubes in a bowl with seasoning.

Grill the Chicken - Place skewers on the preheated grill and turn heat to medium or medium-high. Cook the chicken, with the grill lid closed for 10-14 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
Make the Butter - While the chicken is cooking, heat butter and garlic in a saucepan over low heat just until the butter has melted. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan, red pepper flakes and fresh parsley.

Melted butter with parsley and parmesan cheese.

Add the Sauce - When the chicken is nicely browned on both sides, slather the butter mixture over the top of the chicken. Rotate the chicken and add the butter to the other side. Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked and has reached at least 165°F.
Serve Warm - Place skewers on a platter and tent loosely with foil for 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Brushing garlic butter on chicken skewers.

Recipe tips

Make certain your grill is fully preheated before adding the chicken.
Rub the grates with a small amount of oil to help prevent the chicken from sticking.
When flipping the chicken, if the chicken sticks to the grill let it cook for another minute and then try flipping again. Usually, when it sticks, it means it's not ready to be flipped.
Don't overcook the chicken. Keep a close on the chicken. You want your chicken to be fully cooked, but if it's overcooked, it will become dry and tough.
Allow the chicken to rest after cooking. This allows the juices in the chicken to redistribute throughout the chicken which helps create juicier chicken.