Description
Sizzling Spicy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers bring Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate with bold, zesty seasonings. Grill masters and home cooks alike will savor these perfectly charred, cheesy chicken bites that promise a mouthwatering culinary escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by blending robust olive oil with crumbly Parmesan, aromatic garlic, fiery red pepper flakes, fragrant Italian herbs, and a pinch of seasoning.
- Immerse chicken cubes thoroughly in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage, and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Heat outdoor grill to 400°F, creating medium-high direct heat zones for optimal searing.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator and drain excess marinade, patting meat dry with paper towels to promote better caramelization.
- Carefully skewer marinated chicken chunks, distributing pieces evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Position skewers on preheated grill, rotating every 3-4 minutes to achieve golden-brown exterior and prevent burning.
- Cook approximately 10-12 minutes until internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring complete protein doneness.
- Transfer grilled skewers to serving platter, garnishing with additional grated Parmesan and a delicate sprinkle of Italian seasoning for enhanced flavor profile.
- Allow skewers to rest 2-3 minutes before serving to retain succulent moisture and distribute internal heat.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor absorption, ideally up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Use metal skewers for even heat distribution and easier grilling if wooden skewers aren’t available.
- Adjust red pepper flakes quantity to control spice level, making it milder for sensitive palates or more intense for heat lovers.
- Gluten-free option: Confirm Parmesan cheese is free from gluten additives and use gluten-free Italian seasoning blend.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 318 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 215 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg