Description

Juicy chicken skewers baked to perfection and coated in a rich, savory garlic parmesan butter sauce with a hint of spice. A quick, crowd-pleasing main course.

Ingredients

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2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs or breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 stick plant-based butter
8–10 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp chili-garlic sauce (or to taste)
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Prep the chicken: Pat chicken dry, toss with olive oil and dry spice rub (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper). Thread onto soaked wooden or metal skewers.
Make the sauce: Melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat. Stir in grated parmesan and chili-garlic sauce until smooth.
Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place skewers on a lined baking sheet. Baste generously with sauce. Bake for 15-20 min, basting halfway, until chicken reaches 165°F internally.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers for 30+ minutes to prevent burning.
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest melting sauce.
Adjust chili-garlic sauce and red pepper flakes to control spice level.
Chicken thigh meat stays juicier than breast for baking.

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Category: Main Course
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 315
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 39g
Cholesterol: 115mg