This Honey Garlic Parmesan Chicken is truly one of the BEST chicken recipes I have ever made! The marinade itself is incredible! But the honey butter topping that you drizzle on top after it is cooked completely takes it over the top! And not only does it taste amazing, it is very simple to make!
Just do yourself a favor and make this. Your tastebuds will be delighted and it will surely become a regular part of your dinner rotation!
And if you like chicken as much as we do, check out these other great recipes while you are here!
Chicken Spaghetti in the Slow Cooker
Cheesy BBQ Chicken and Potatoes
Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch and Potato Bake
Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Do boneless skinless thighs have to be used for this recipe?
Nope! You can use any cut of chicken that you prefer! Even bone-in, skin-on chicken works wonderfully! Just keep in mind that the cooking time will be different and you always want to cook your chicken to 165 degrees! I have said many times that a meat thermometer is essential when cooking chicken.
How to Make Honey Garlic Parmesan Chicken:
The first step is making the marinade. You will combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, spices and freshly grated parmesan cheese. The exact measurements will be on the recipe card below.
Next, you will put 2 lbs of trimmed boneless, skinless chicken thighs into a gallon size baggie and pour the marinade in. Be sure to shake it up well to get all of the chicken coated. Let it marinate for AT LEAST 30 minutes, but the longer the better. One day would be ideal.
Place the chicken on a rimmed cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 400 for approximately 20 minutes.
Now for the buttery topping!
This consists of melted butter, minced garlic, honey, freshly grated parmesan and some dried parsley flakes. The exact measurements will be on the recipe card below.
Once you have removed the chicken from the oven, allow it to sit for five minutes, then spread a couple spoonful’s of the butter mixture on top of each piece.
If you still have some left over after this, don’t worry, you can add more when you serve it or use it as a dipping sauce. I know you will not want to let any of it go to waste!
This chicken literally melts in your mouth! It can be served with so many things too. It would be great with rice or pasta. I love making it with Perfect Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, but it would also go great with this delicious Twice Baked Potato Casserole or even these Lipton Onion Soup Roasted Potatoes!
If my kids had it their way, every meal I made would be served with this 4-Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese!
If you do make this recipe, please leave a comment and a rating! I love hearing from you and it helps so much! Thanks!
Honey Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Marinade
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 6 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 3 tbs Honey
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Salt and Pepper to taste you can always add more at the end
Buttery Topping
- 4 tbs Butter, melted
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 2 tbs Honey
- 1/4 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp Dried Parsley Flakes
Instructions
- Trim the excess fat from the chicken. Transfer it to a mixing bowl or a large baggie and pour the marinade ingredients over it. Give it a good mix to make sure all of the chicken gets covered. Put in the fridge for at least 1 hour , but 24 hours would be the most ideal for maximum flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Place the chicken on wooden skewers that have been soaked in water. Air fry for about 12 minutes. Flip them, then cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees.
- While the chicken is cooking mix the ingredients for the buttery topping.
- When the chicken is done cooking, brush the buttery topping generously over each piece and enjoy!
Peter
Mouth watering! Excellent recipe and definitely not a chore to prepare.
Thank you, Christine!
cwilken
Hi Christine! Thank you! And I must say, I agree! One of the better recipes I have come up with and it will probably be on a weekly rotation in my house! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review, I truly appreciate it!
Christine
This honey garlic Parmesan chicken was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and had the best flavor!! My family loved it and I will definitely be making this again!!
cwilken
Thank you Christine! I am so glad you and your family enjoyed it!