Parmesan-Garlic Grilled Chicken Skewers
Parmesan-Garlic Grilled Chicken Skewers feature tender cubes of chicken brushed with buttery richness and a nutty Parmesan crust, echoing the comfort of garlic bread in every bite. The simple trio of butter, cheese, and garlic powder creates a savory glaze that caramelizes lightly on the grill. Perfect for a casual summer cookout or an easy weeknight dinner everyone will enjoy.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Parmesan-Garlic Grilled Chicken Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly coat the grate with cooking spray.
- 2
In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder, then coat the chicken cubes with the mixture.
- 3
Thread the chicken cubes onto each skewer.
- 4
Grill, turning the skewers every few minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 5
Verify doneness with an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center; it should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 417.42 kcal High 21%
- Protein 58.44 g Good Source 117%
- Carbohydrate 2.86 g 1%
- Total Fat 18.89 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 10.25 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 182.9 mg High 61%
- Sodium 275.26 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 129.12 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 1.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Parmesan Garlic Grilled Chicken Skewers is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Breast, Garlic Powder, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 417.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Parmesan-Garlic Grilled Chicken Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Breast, Garlic Powder, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Parmesan-Garlic Grilled Chicken Skewers?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 417.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Parmesan-Garlic Grilled Chicken Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Parmesan-Garlic Grilled Chicken Skewers healthy?
- Parmesan-Garlic Grilled Chicken Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 417.42 calories and 58.44 g of protein, or 117% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 275.26 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.25 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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