Description
These Breaded Chicken Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer. The chicken is coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and baked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Skewers:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- Wooden skewers soaked in water for 20 minutes
Breadcrumb Coating:
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Egg Wash:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Coating: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat Chicken: Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers, then dip each skewer first into the egg mixture, followed by the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to coat.
- Bake: Place the coated skewers on the prepared baking sheet, lightly spray with olive oil, and bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway through until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- These skewers are great for meal prep or parties.
- Try serving them with honey mustard, ranch, or marinara sauce.
- For extra crispiness, finish under the broiler for 1–2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (about 3–4 pieces)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
