Chicken Skewers with Cowboy Butter are one of those meals that feels like it was made for outdoor grilling season. The chicken is juicy, flavorful, and just the right amount of charred, while the cowboy butter adds a rich, zesty kick that makes the whole thing completely addictive.
Whether you’re hosting a casual cookout or just trying to shake up your weeknight dinner routine, this recipe delivers big flavor without much fuss.
Helpful Tips
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
- Use chicken breasts. To easily skewer the meat but the breasts into long strips and thread them right onto the skewers.
- Double the cowboy butter—it’s great for dipping grilled veggies, bread, or even drizzling over rice.
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Chicken Skewers with Cowboy Butter
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into long even slices
For the cowboy butter:
- 1/2 cup (114 g) butter softened (1 stick)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 lemon zested + 1 tablespoon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon (1.5 g) chives chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) 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 parsley.
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