Description

Spicy Parmesan-Garlic Chicken Skewers are a bold and flavorful main course featuring juicy chicken thighs coated in a tangy, buttery, and spicy Parmesan-garlic sauce. Perfect for backyard grilling or cookouts, these skewers combine savory BBQ spices, rich Parmesan cheese, punchy roasted garlic, and a spicy kick of buffalo sauce, ensuring each bite is packed with zesty, satisfying flavor. This recipe is easy to prepare, crowd-pleasing, and can be made gluten-free with simple swaps.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Skewers

4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp BBQ seasoning

For the Spicy Garlic Parmesan Butter

1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp roasted garlic paste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tbsp buffalo sauce
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Prep Chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl, ensuring even-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
Season: Add olive oil and BBQ seasoning to the chicken pieces. Stir well to coat all pieces evenly with the oil and spices, allowing the flavors to penetrate.
Skewer: Thread the seasoned chicken chunks onto wooden skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece to ensure thorough cooking.
Make Butter Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the softened butter, chopped parsley, roasted garlic paste, grated Parmesan cheese, buffalo sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined and smooth.
Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high. Place the chicken skewers on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, for even cooking. Watch for the chicken to start browning after several minutes.
Apply Butter: Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 135°F, start brushing them generously with the spicy garlic Parmesan butter mixture. Continue grilling and brushing with the butter until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches 165°F internally. This infuses the chicken with flavor and helps develop a golden coating.
Final Brush: Remove the skewers from the grill. Give them one last brush with the butter mixture for maximum flavor before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For a gluten-free version, ensure your BBQ seasoning and buffalo sauce are labeled gluten-free, as additives in spice mixes or sauces may contain gluten.
If needed, make your own BBQ seasoning with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and salt.
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Chicken thighs are preferred for juiciness, but chicken breast can be substituted for a leaner option.
If you love extra spice, increase the amount of buffalo sauce or add a dash of cayenne.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main-course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 10 oz cooked chicken per serving)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 950mg
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 44g
Cholesterol: 215mg