Description
Succulent garlic parmesan chicken skewers bring Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with irresistible zest. Grilled to golden perfection, these skewers promise a delightful blend of herbs, cheese, and juicy chicken that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast, cubed
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Liquids and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Additional Items:
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Whisk together a vibrant marinade combining fragrant olive oil, finely chopped garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, zesty lemon juice, freshly chopped parsley, and a balanced blend of salt and pepper.
- Carefully fold cubed chicken pieces into the aromatic marinade, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated, then refrigerate for half an hour to allow flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Heat outdoor grill or grill pan to medium temperature, creating an ideal cooking surface for even caramelization.
- Carefully skewer marinated chicken pieces, distributing them evenly to promote uniform cooking and attractive presentation.
- Position skewers on preheated grill, rotating periodically to achieve golden-brown exterior and ensuring internal temperature reaches safe cooking point, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Transfer perfectly grilled skewers to serving platter, garnishing with additional fresh parsley and optional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor by letting chicken sit in the mixture for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Use wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Swap chicken for tofu or firm vegetables like zucchini for a vegetarian version that follows the same marinade technique.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg