Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    369 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers

Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers are a fun flavor packed dinner! Tender chicken marinated to perfection and covered in a savory garlic butter sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless skinless, cut into bite sized pieces, or boneless skinless chicken breast)

Chicken Marinade

  • 2 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper
  • zest from one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh )
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Lemon Pepper Garlic Butter

  • ½ cup salted butter (softened at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh )
  • zest from one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (grated or finely minced)
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Instructions

  1. If using wooden skewers soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to cooking. This prevents them from charring/burning on the grill.
  2. In a bowl or Ziploc bag add the cut chicken and all of the marinade ingredients (paprika, black pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and olive oil.) Mix everything until thoroughly combined. Set aside to marinate.
  3. To prepare the lemon pepper garlic butter, if your butter is not at room temperature then microwave for about 10-15 seconds or until slightly softened. This will make it easier to stir the butter together. Add the remaining ingredients to the butter and stir to combine (black pepper, paprika, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey and garlic).
  4. IMPORTANT: remove 2 tablespoon of the lemon pepper garlic butter and set aside in a small container. This is to prevent cross contamination when cooking. This will be used to baste the skewers once they are fully cooked.
  5. Skewer the chicken onto wooden or metal skewers. To keep the chicken moist, skewer the chicken tightly together.
  6. AIR FRYER COOKING METHODOnce the chicken is skewered, cook at 400°F for 7-8 minutes. Baste with the butter mixture and flip. Baste again and continue cooking for 6-7 minutes until cooked through.BBQ COOKING METHODGrill over medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165ºF), baste with the seasoned butter before and after flipping.PAN FRIED COOKING METHODUsing a grill pan, cast iron skillet, or frying pan, cook the skewers over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165ºF), basting with the seasoned butter before after flipping.
  7. Once fully cooked transfer the skewers to a serving platter and baste with the reserved seasoned butter from step 4. Serve immediately and enjoy! (Optional: garnish with fresh chopped parsley and lemon zest).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 369kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 184mg (61%) Sodium 1032mg (43%) Potassium 417mg (12%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 665IU (13%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 369 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 369kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 184mg 61%
Sodium 1032mg 43%
Potassium 417mg 9%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 665IU 13%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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