Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers
Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers are cubed, seasoned chicken breasts threaded onto a wooden skewer, cooked in an air fryer, and brushed with flavored butter. They can also be made in the oven or grilled for your next summer gathering!
Servings: 12 skewers
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
Seasoned Butter
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken breasts, oil, paprika, salt, lemon pepper, garlic, and Cajun seasoning. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
- Thread the chicken cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers, about 4-5 pieces per skewer.
- Add the skewers to the basket of your air fryer in a single layer. (Depending on the size of the air fryer, you may have to work in batches.) Air fry* at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. While the chicken is cooking, make the seasoned butter.
Seasoned Butter
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with paprika, lemon pepper, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and chopped parsley.
- Brush the seasoned butter over the cooked chicken skewers. Serve immediately.
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Notes
*Oven and Grilling Instructions
Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coat the chicken in the oil mixture and thread each piece onto the skewers as instructed.
- Place the chicken skewers onto the lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Brush with seasoned butter.
- Grill the chicken skewers over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Brush chicken with the seasoned butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 180kcal