Description
Enjoy a flavorful twist on grilled chicken with this Garlic Parmesan Grilled Chicken recipe. Tender chicken pieces are seasoned with cajun spices and grilled to perfection, then basted with a rich garlic parmesan sauce for a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
For the Grilled Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
Instructions
- For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce: Melt the butter with the parmesan, garlic, and red pepper flakes over medium-low heat. Turn off the heat and mix in the lemon juice and parsley.
- For the Grilled Chicken: Season the chicken with cajun seasoning, skewer it, and grill over medium-high heat. Baste with the garlic parmesan mixture until cooked through and lightly charred on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 222
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 136mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 118mg
