Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, but I highly recommend it!)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
15–20 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
Instructions
1-Soak the skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
2-Prepare the chicken: Rinse chicken, pat dry, and cut into uniform 1-inch cubes.
3-Make the marinade: Whisk together minced garlic, Parmesan, olive oil, melted butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
4-Marinate the chicken: Toss chicken in marinade, refrigerate 30 minutes to 4 hours, and reserve a spoonful for basting.
5-Thread the skewers: Slide 4-5 chicken pieces onto each skewer, leaving small gaps.
6-Grill or oven-cook the skewers: Grill at 375-400°F for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes; or bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway and broiling 1-2 minutes.
7-Check doneness and rest: Cook to 165°F internal temperature, then rest loosely covered with foil for 3-5 minutes.
8-Baste and serve: Brush with reserved marinade, garnish with parsley and Parmesan, and serve with lemon wedges.
Last Step:
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💡 Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill — skip this and they will char.
🧀 Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-shredded for better melting and a superior savory crust.
🔥 Never reuse marinade that touched raw chicken as a sauce unless you boil it vigorously first for food safety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinating Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 skewers
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 115mg