Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers are a bold, smoky grilled chicken recipe soaked in garlicky herb butter. Perfect for BBQs, weeknight dinners, or party appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks and place in a bowl. Pour two-thirds of the cowboy butter over the chicken and mix to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Thread chicken onto skewers. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred.
- Brush remaining cowboy butter over skewers just before serving. Garnish with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for best flavor.
- Adjust spice level with red pepper flakes.
- Use fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg