Cowboy Chicken Skewers
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Ingredients
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup cowboy butter, melted
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken cubes with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Thread 4-5 seasoned chicken cubes onto each soaked skewer, spacing them slightly apart.
- For air frying: Air fry at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For oven: Preheat oven to 400°F, place skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- For grilling: Over medium-high heat, grill skewers for 8-10 minutes per side.
- Once cooked, arrange skewers on a platter, drizzle or brush with cowboy butter, and garnish with chopped parsley.
- cowboy butter recipe:
- Ingredients:
- 1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons, softened)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard (Dijon can be used)
- Juice from ½ a lemon + zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or hot preferred)
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or hot sauce, or both!)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Directions:
- As a Serving Sauce:
- Melt the butter slowly in a pan over low heat.
- Gently stir in the garlic, mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, chives, thyme, paprika, cayenne, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Serve as a dipping sauce or spoon over your favorite dish.
- As a Compound Butter:
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Lay out a piece of plastic wrap and spoon the mixture onto it. Form the butter into a log about 1 inch in diameter.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate until hardened.
- Slice and serve over grilled meats or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 290 kcal per serving