Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless chicken breast (Diced into cubes)
• salt (To taste, for seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tbsp black pepper (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tsp onion powder (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp red chili flakes (For the chicken marinade)
• 3 tbsp olive oil (For the chicken marinade)
• 3 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese (For the chicken marinade)
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise (For the chicken marinade)
• 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream (For the chicken marinade)
• 0.5 stick salted butter (For the garlic Parmesan sauce)
• 1 tbsp fresh garlic (Freshly minced; for the sauce)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the sauce)
• 0.5 tbsp red chili flakes (For the sauce)
• 1 tsp oregano (For the sauce)
• 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream (For the sauce)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (For the sauce)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (Chopped; for the sauce)
• salt (To taste, for seasoning the sauce)
• wooden skewers (For threading the chicken)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the diced chicken breast in a bowl. Add salt to taste, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, red chili flakes, olive oil, shredded Parmesan, mayonnaise, and heavy whipping cream.

2. 2

   Mix the chicken thoroughly until every piece is coated with the seasoning and marinade ingredients.

3. 3

   Marinate the seasoned chicken for at least 1 hour.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, warm the salted butter in a skillet over medium-low heat until melted.

5. 5

   Add the freshly minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

6. 6

   Add the heavy whipping cream to the skillet and mix it into the garlic butter.

7. 7

   Season the sauce with salt to taste, black pepper, red chili flakes, and oregano.

8. 8

   Add the Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Mix until the sauce becomes thick and saucy.

9. 9

   Remove the garlic Parmesan sauce from the heat and set it aside.

10. 10

    Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto wooden skewers.

11. 11

    Cook the skewers on a grill over medium-high heat, or in an air fryer at 400°F, for 15–20 minutes. Flip the skewers halfway through cooking.

12. 12

    Once the chicken is fully cooked, glaze the garlic Parmesan sauce over the skewers and serve warm.

Notes

The source does not specify a final internal temperature or exact grill temperature beyond medium-high heat. If using an air fryer, the stated temperature is 400°F for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• skewers
• grilled
• air-fried
• garlic Parmesan
• high-protein