Description
These breaded chicken skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or a party appetizer. Juicy chicken pieces are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and baked to crispy perfection. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Skewers:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Breadcrumb Coating:
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Egg Wash:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Coating: Whisk eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Thread Chicken: Skewer chicken cubes onto soaked skewers.
- Coat Skewers: Dip skewers in egg wash, then coat with breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly.
- Bake: Arrange skewers on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs for juicier skewers.
- For extra crispiness, broil skewers for the last 2–3 minutes of baking.
- Recommended dipping sauces: ranch, honey mustard, or spicy mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
