Buttery Garlic Chicken Kebabs (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs or breast
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Chicken Seasonings

03 - 2 teaspoons paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper

→ Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce

08 - 1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
09 - 8-10 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/2 cup parmesan, grated, plus extra for garnish
11 - 1 tbsp hot sauce, more if desired
12 - 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
13 - 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced

# Instructions:

01 - Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning during cooking.
02 - In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cut chicken into 3-inch pieces and place in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Add olive oil and the spice mixture, then toss to coat all pieces evenly.
03 - Thread the seasoned chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, packing them tightly together with no space in between to ensure maximum juiciness. If needed, trim the tops of the skewers to fit in your air fryer.
04 - Place butter and minced garlic in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until butter is partially melted. Add red pepper flakes, hot sauce, minced parsley, and grated parmesan. Whisk together until well combined. (If sauce separates, add 1-2 tablespoons of softened butter and stir to re-emulsify.)
05 - Separate about 1/3 of the sauce into a separate bowl to use for basting during cooking. Reserve the remaining sauce for the final basting after cooking to avoid cross-contamination. Make sure to wash your basting brush between uses.
06 - Cook 2-3 skewers at a time in the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes. Remove and flip the skewers, baste with the sauce, then return to the air fryer and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Flip them again, baste with more sauce, and continue cooking for another 5-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Total cooking time should be 12-14 minutes, though this may vary depending on your air fryer.
07 - Once the skewers are fully cooked, brush them with a final coating of the clean reserved sauce. Sprinkle with extra grated parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy as an appetizer or serve over rice and vegetables with any remaining garlic parmesan butter.

# Notes:

01 - For oven preparation: Preheat oven to 450°F. Place chicken skewers on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil and cook for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through and basting with butter sauce several times. Switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2 minutes to get the tops golden brown. Remove from the oven, baste one final time, and sprinkle with additional parmesan.
02 - For grill preparation: Preheat your grill to medium-high. Place the prepared skewers over direct heat and cook each side for 5-6 minutes, basting with butter sauce throughout the cooking process. Remove from the grill, baste one final time, and sprinkle with additional parmesan.
03 - For maximum juiciness, ensure the chicken pieces are tightly packed on the skewers with no space between them.

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