Description
Deliciously smoky and buttery chicken skewers that are perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak 30 minutes)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives
- Pinch of cayenne or chili flakes (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Extra chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high (about 400°F / 200°C) and soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- In a small bowl, mash the softened butter with minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, Dijon (if using), parsley, and cayenne.
- Thread the seasoned chicken onto the skewers, leaving gaps for heat circulation.
- Grill skewers for 4–5 minutes per side, turning until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and has grill marks.
- In the last minute, brush skewers with cowboy butter to melt and caramelize.
- Remove skewers, let rest for 3–4 minutes, then top with reserved butter, parsley, and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Use unsalted butter for better salt control. Chicken thighs tend to be juicier than breasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg