Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers

Ingredients:

For the chicken marinade:

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp black pepper
• Zest from one lemon
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the lemon pepper garlic butter:

• ½ cup salted butter, softened
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Zest from one lemon
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp garlic, grated or finely minced

Instructions:

1. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 15-30 minutes.
2. In a bowl or Ziploc bag, mix chicken and all marinade ingredients. Marinate.
3. Prepare the lemon pepper garlic butter by combining all butter ingredients. Set aside 2 tbsp for later use.
4. Skewer the chicken tightly onto wooden or metal skewers.
5. Air fryer method: Cook at 400°F for 7-8 minutes, baste, flip, and cook for another 6-7 minutes.
   BBQ method: Grill over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side, basting before and after flipping.
   Pan-fried method: Cook in a pan over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side, basting before and after flipping.
6. Once cooked, baste with reserved butter and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 369 kcal

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