Parmesan Chicken Skewers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 lbs chicken breast, thighs, or tenders
→ Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce
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8-10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
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1 stick salted butter
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2 teaspoons chili flakes
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1 tbsp (or more) of your favorite hot sauce
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1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
→ Chicken Seasonings
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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2 tsp smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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1/2 tsp salt
# Instructions:
01 -
Dunk wooden skewers in water for at least half an hour so they don’t catch fire while cooking.
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Slice chicken into chunks around 3 inches long. Put them in a bowl or resealable bag, drizzle with olive oil, then stir in the spices until everything’s evenly coated.
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Push chicken pieces tightly onto each skewer, with no empty spaces between them. Trim skewer ends if your device is too small to fit them.
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Melt the butter halfway in a microwaveable bowl with minced garlic. Add chili flakes, shredded parmesan, parsley, and hot sauce. Stir until creamy and smooth. Keep a third of the mix aside for basting the chicken later.
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Pop 2 or 3 chicken skewers into an air fryer set to 400°F. Let them cook for 5 minutes, then flip and brush with some of the sauce. Cook another 2 minutes, flip again, baste, and cook for 5-6 minutes more, checking the chicken reaches 165°F inside.
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Spread the remaining garlic-parmesan mixture over the skewer-cooked chicken while it’s still warm, sprinkle with a bit more parmesan if you'd like, and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Don’t let wooden skewers dry out, or they’ll scorch during cooking.
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Use more or less hot sauce depending on how spicy you want it.