Grilled Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1.5 lbs Chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗
- ¼ cup Olive oil 🫒
- 4 cloves Garlic, finely minced 🧄
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes (for a little kick!) 🌶️
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano 🌿
- Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped for garnish 🌿
- Wooden or metal skewers 🍢
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, half of the parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and seasonings. 🥣🌪️✨
- Coat the Chicken: Toss your chicken pieces into the marinade, ensuring every piece is well-coated. For the best flavor, let it sit for at least 30 minutes. 🍗🤝💎
- Thread the Skewers: Carefully thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers. Leave a little space between pieces to ensure even cooking! 🍢📐🥇
- Grill to Perfection: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill the skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and has those beautiful charred edges as seen in the photo! ⏲️📈🔥
- The Cheesy Finish: During the last 2 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese over the hot chicken so it melts into a delicious crust. 🧀🌊🤤
- The Fresh Flourish: Remove from the grill and immediately top with fresh parsley and an extra pinch of red pepper flakes for a pop of color! 🎨🌿🌶️
- Serve: Slide them off the skewers or serve them as-is for a fun, handheld meal! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Juicy” Secret: As shown in the photo, the key to that perfect, golden-brown crust is a hot grill! Make sure your pan or grill is sizzling before you add the chicken. 🍗🛡️💎
- The “Wooden Skewer” Hack: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes before threading to prevent them from burning on the grill! 💧🍢🎯
