Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers

22m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start with cubed boneless chicken thighs.
  2. 2Add olive oil to the chicken.
  3. 3Add lemon zest to the chicken.
  4. 4Add minced garlic to the chicken.
  5. 5Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the chicken.
  6. 6Mix everything until the chicken is super coated.
  7. 7Stuff the seasoned chicken onto skewers.
  8. 8Place the skewers in the air fryer basket.
  9. 9Cook them at 400°F for about 12 minutes.
  10. 10While the chicken is cooking, prepare the butter sauce by adding butter, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar to a bowl.
  11. 11Mix the butter sauce ingredients until it reaches a thick consistency.
  12. 12Flip the skewers in the air fryer basket.
  13. 13Cook them for another 8-10 minutes.
  14. 14Once cooked, remove the crispy skewers from the air fryer and place them on a plate.
  15. 15While they are still hot, spread the butter sauce on the skewers.

Ingredients

  • boneless chicken thighs
  • olive oil
  • lemon zest
  • minced garlic
  • paprika
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 stick partially melted butter
  • lemon juice
  • 1 pinch sugar

Equipment

air fryerbowltongsbasting brushskewer

Tips

  • Ensure everything is super coated when marinating the chicken.
  • The butter sauce should have a thick, creamy consistency.
  • Spread the butter sauce on the skewers while they are still hot for best results.