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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 369 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers soak in water for 15-30 minutes prior to cooking. This prevents them from charring/burning on the grill.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Skewer the chicken onto wooden or metal skewers. To keep the chicken moist, skewer the chicken tightly together.
- 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.
- 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).
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.