Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers
Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers are one of those dishes that always tastes like summer, no matter when you make them. The zesty, garlicky cowboy butter packs so much flavor to this juicy, crave-worthy chicken.
Whether you’re grilling outside or cooking on a stovetop grill pan, these skewers bring some serious flavor to the table with minimal effort.
Helpful Tips
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for quick, easy cooking and flavorful skewers.
- Baste the skewers with cowboy butter during the last few minutes of cooking for an extra-rich finish.
- If you’re short on time, make the cowboy butter ahead and keep it in the fridge—it melts beautifully when reheated.
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Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers
Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers are one of those dishes that always tastes like summer, no matter when you make them
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into long even slices
For the cowboy butter:
- 1/2 cup butter softened (1 stick)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 lemon zested + 1 tablespoon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon chives chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Add the strips of chicken and toss until all the pieces are evenly coated in the mixture. Marinate for 30 minutes or overnight for more flavor.
- In a large bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, Dijon mustard, paprika, red pepper flakes, chives, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Reserve some of the butter mixture to brush on the chicken skewers after they are cooked. Set aside.
- Thread the chicken onto the skewers evenly. Don’t crowd them.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken skewers on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, basting with the butter sauce as it cooks. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F(75°C).
- Once cooked, remove the skewers. Brush with reserved cowboy butter and sprinkle with fresh chives.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 392IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg
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