Description
Bright, garlicky, and irresistibly savory, these skewers combine juicy chicken with melted butter infused with garlic and a shower of salty Parmesan for a crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
- 1–1½ lb chicken breasts, cubed (or thighs)
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1–2 tsp no salt added lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 4–6 Tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Parmesan, grated
- 2 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 small lemon, sliced for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
- 1. Prepare the chicken by trimming excess fat and cutting into even cubes.
- 2. In a bowl, marinate the chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, spices, and salt for 15 minutes to 4 hours.
- 3. If using wooden skewers, soak them for 20–30 minutes. Skewer the chicken evenly.
- 4. In a saucepan, melt the butter and add minced garlic to simmer for about 2 minutes. Keep warm.
- 5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- 6. Grill the skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning frequently, and brush with garlic butter.
- 7. After removing from grill, brush skewers with garlic-Parmesan mixture.
- 8. Let the skewers rest briefly, then serve with fresh lemon and parsley.