These crisp and tender Garlic Parm Chicken Skewers are perfect for weekend grilling. Marinate them in a lemon garlic sauce and sear them on the grill to perfection.
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Why This Recipe
- These chicken skewers are so easy to make. They can be prepped in advance and cooked in under 30 minutes.
- Perfect to serve fresh and use as meal prep served along with some Garlic Parmesan Green Beans.
- Teaches you a new technique to cook tender and delicious chicken thighs similar to our Bang Bang Chicken Skewers.
- It's fun to eat stuff on a stick!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Chicken Thighs. Chicken thighs are the perfect lean-to-fat ratio for skewers. Chicken breast is a suitable substitute but tends to be drier.
- Honey. Honey will help thicken the sauce.
- Mayo. Mayo is perfect for marinating skewers because it will give you a nice crispy roast from the grill. Substitute with Greek yogurt.
- Garlic. Minced garlic will be added to the marinade and the sauce for the most flavor.
*Please see the recipe card below for more information on the ingredients.
How to Grill Garlic Parm Chicken Skewers
These grilled garlic parm chicken skewers basted in a lemon garlic pepper sauce make for a great dinner, and they're easy to prep in advance and cook in under 30 minutes.
Step 1: Chop chicken thighs into 1-inch squares. Place into a bowl with olive oil, may, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and minced garlic. Combine well and cover. Refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
Step 2: Preheat the grill to high heat. Place the chicken thighs onto the skewers.
Step 3: In a small saucepan, add butter and minced garlic. Saute over medium-low heat for 3 minutes. Add in the lemon juice and honey and bring to a low simmer. Remove from the heat. Separate half the sauce to cool.
Step 4: Lower the grill heat to medium. Place the skewers on the grill for 4 minutes on each side.
Step 5: Brush the skewers with the sauce when turning to coat well. Cook through until 160 degrees F. Remove them from the grill.
Step 6: Combine half of the sauce you saved with parmesan and parsley.
Step 7: Dress the skewers with the rest of the sauce. Top with parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately with some delicious summer sides like Italian Pasta Salad or Kale and Cannellini Bean Salad! Or grill it alongside some Grilled Polenta with Marinara and Pesto!
Pro-Tips
- You can skip marinating, but I prefer to marinate for at least an hour for more tender and flavorful chicken.
- Brush with sauce at every turn to keep the skewers from drying out on the grill.
- Start the grill at its highest temperature to get a crispy char on the outside of the chicken, then immediately lower it to medium.
Recipe FAQs
Start by heating your grill to high, around 500 to 600°F. Place the skewers on the grill and then lower the heat to medium.
Yes. Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes or until it reaches 165°F.
A lot of people suggest soaking them for 30 minutes prior to grilling, but I've never found it to make a big difference.
What to Serve with Grilled Chicken Skewers
Summer grilling is perfect for throwing extra veggies on the grill or going with some pre-prepared side dishes!
- Serve these Garlic Parm Chicken Skewers with some grilled veggies like our Zucchini alla Scapece!
- If you want to have some cold side dishes ready to go, try serving them with Kale and Cannellini Bean Salad or Orzo and Garbanzo Bean Salad.
- Add some easy summer pasta to the mix with an Italian Summer Pasta with Zucchini or Pasta Primavera with Broccoli and Asparagus.
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📖 Recipe
Garlic Parm Chicken Skewers
Equipment
- 1 grill
- 5-10 skewers
- 1 large bowl
Ingredients
- 3 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup mayonaisse
- 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
Sauce
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup parmesan
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Chop chicken thighs into 1-inch squares. Place into a bowl with olive oil, may, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and minced garlic. Combine well and cover. Refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Place the chicken thighs onto the skewers.
- In a small saucepan, add butter and minced garlic. Saute over medium-low heat for 3 minutes. Add in the lemon juice and honey and bring to a low simmer. Remove from the heat. Cool for 5 minutes and then add parmesan and parsley. Save half the sauce.
- Place the skewers on the grill for 4 minutes on each side. Brush the skewers with the sauce when turning to coat well. Cook through until 160 degrees F. Remove them from the grill.
- Dress the skewers with the rest of the sauce. Top with a small bit of parmesan and parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can skip marinating, but I prefer to marinate for at least an hour for more tender and flavorful chicken.
- Brush with sauce at every turn to keep the skewers from drying out on the grill.
- Start the grill at its highest temperature to get a crispy char on the outside of the chicken, then immediately lower it to medium.
Vinny
I love to make this delicious recipe for chicken skewers in the summer. It's a great summer dinner.