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Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients
13
Steps
6
Oven
350°F
Category
Mains

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast Sliced and Diced into smaller pieces
  • Chicken Seasoning
  • All Purpose Seasoning
  • 1 Tsp. Lightly Smoked Paprika (or regular paprika)
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Tsp. Baking Powder
  • Drizzle of Olive Oil
  • 1 Whole Head of Garlic
  • A pinch of (Black Pepper, Red Chili Flakes, Italian Seasoning)
  • 1 stick of Melted Butter
  • Splash of Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tbsp. Of Mayonnaise
  • Cilantro

Directions

Chicken

  1. Prep the chicken

    • Dice chicken breast or tenders into small pieces.
    • Season with chicken seasoning, smoked paprika, olive oil, baking powder, and 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese.
    • Mix well, then thread onto skewers (cut skewers in half if needed; each can hold 8–10 pieces).
    • Set aside to marinate.

  2. Roast the garlic

    • Cut the top off a whole garlic bulb to expose the cloves.
    • Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning.
    • Cover with foil and roast in a 400°F oven for 30 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

  3. Bake the chicken

    • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
    • Bake the chicken skewers for about 15 minutes.
    • Baste after 5–7 minutes to keep them juicy.

Garlic Parmesan Sauce

  1. Make the butter base

    • Melt 1 stick of butter (reserve some extra if you want more sauce).
    • Squeeze in the roasted garlic.
    • Season with all-purpose seasoning.
    • Allow butter to cool slightly, then smash the garlic with a fork.

  2. Finish the sauce

    • Pour butter mixture into a small mixing bowl.
    • Add 2 tbsp mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, cilantro, some chicken juices, and lemon juice.
    • Mix well until combined.

  3. Coat the chicken

    • Add baked chicken kabobs to the sauce.
    • Toss until everything is evenly coated.