Juicy Garlic Chicken Kabobs on the Grill – Perfect Parmesan Grilled Chicken Skewers Recipe!

Craving something juicy, cheesy, and straight-up irresistible for dinner tonight? Say hello to these Garlic Chicken Kabobs On The Grill—aka your new favorite excuse to fire up that BBQ (or the air fryer, no judgment here).

We’re talking chunks of tender chicken marinated in a zesty, garlic marinade for chicken, then skewered (yup, meat screwers are back in style) and slathered in a dreamy garlic butter sauce loaded with Parmesan. It's basically like your favorite Grilled Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast, but way more fun to eat and way easier to share... or not share. 😏

Why are these the Best Kabobs?

Because they check all the boxes: juicy inside, crispy edges, bold flavor, and crazy-easy to prep. Whether it’s a Tuesday night dinner or a weekend grill night idea, these skewers bring the flavor without the fuss. Plus, the air fryer trick? Genius. You get all that grilled vibe without smelling like smoke for two days.

Oh, and if you’re trying to keep things light, these bad boys also fall under the “chicken marinades healthy” umbrella. Pair them with a fresh salad, grilled veggies, or heck, just eat them off the stick while standing over the sink—we don’t judge.

Pro tip: Make extra. These are awesome for healthy dinner recipes on the grill, and leftovers make killer wraps or salad toppers.

So, ready to level up your kabob game? These Parmesan Grilled Chicken skewers are waiting to steal the show at your next cookout or chill dinner night. One bite in, and you’ll see why we can’t stop making 'em.

Juicy Garlic Chicken Kabobs on the Grill – Perfect Parmesan Grilled Chicken Skewers Recipe!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes per batch
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approx. 320 per serving
Recipe by: Aleda
Category: Dinner

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• ½ cup finely grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp hot sauce of your choice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Start by soaking your wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes—this keeps them from turning into mini bonfires in the air fryer.
2. Chop the chicken into roughly 3-inch chunks. Toss them in a mixing bowl with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until every piece is coated evenly.
3. Skewer the chicken tightly onto the soaked sticks, pressing the pieces close together.
4. Make the garlic-Parmesan butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add your minced garlic and stir until fragrant—about 2 minutes. Mix in the Parmesan, hot sauce, and parsley. Set aside about a third of this sauce for brushing while cooking. Keep the rest for dipping or serving later.
5. Fire up the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lay the skewers in the basket in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Air fry for 5 minutes, flip the skewers, brush with the reserved sauce, and cook for another 2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and has a golden char.
6. Serve it up: Once out of the air fryer, brush the skewers with the remaining garlic-Parmesan sauce for an extra punch of flavor.

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