Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers
Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers are cubes of chicken, air-fried to perfection, then drizzled with cowboy butter, a compound butter made with herbs and spices. These chicken skewers, which can also be baked in the oven or grilled, can be served as an appetizer or as the main course with side dishes.
Servings: 8 chicken skewers
Calories: 209kcal
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
- To a large bowl, add chicken, oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Working one skewer at a time, thread 4-5 chicken cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Air fry* at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway, or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once the chicken skewers are cooked through, carefully remove them from the air fryer and place them on a serving platter.
- Drizzle or brush with the melted cowboy butter. Garnish with parsley.
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Notes
*Oven and Grilling Instructions
Oven Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thread the seasoned chicken onto the skewers, then onto the lined baking sheet.
- Cook the chicken skewers for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from the oven. Brush with the butter. Garnish with parsley. Serve.
- Thread the seasoned chicken onto the skewers.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Brush with the butter. Garnish with parsley. Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken skewer with cowboy butter | Calories: 209kcal