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Baked Chicken Skewers

These easy baked chicken skewers are juicy, flavorful, and made right in the oven, no grill needed! Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or family meals.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

Ingredients

For Chicken

  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 ½ lb skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces

For Parmesan Butter Sauce

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place a rack above the tray. Set it aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for marinating the chicken: yogurt, oil, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and parsley.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Allow the chicken pieces to marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  • Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto wooden or metal skewers, pushing them to the end of the skewers. Ensure that the chicken pieces are evenly distributed.
  • Place the chicken skewers on the rack in the baking tray, making sure they are evenly spaced.
  • Roast the chicken skewers for 20-22 minutes, turning the skewers halfway through to ensure even cooking and achieve a nice char on the chicken.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the parmesan butter sauce. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl until it is completely melted.
  • Add the parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper to the melted butter and mix well.
  • Once the chicken skewers are out of the oven, brush the prepared parmesan butter sauce over the chicken skewers.
  • Garnish the chicken skewers with freshly chopped parsley and serve them over rice to enjoy.

Notes

  • Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes before threading the chicken to prevent them from burning in the oven.
  • Storing: Store oven chicken skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
  • Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through.
  • Freezing: Allow them to cool completely before freezing in an airtight container. They will last 1-2 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1190IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg