Chicken Skewers with Cowboy Butter

The chicken is juicy, flavorful, with just the right amount of charred, while the cowboy butter adds a rich, zesty kick that makes the whole thing completely addictive.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Skewers

Calories: 156kcal

Author: Angela Morris

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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