Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers

22 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cube boneless chicken thighs and place them in a glass bowl.
  2. 2Add olive oil to the cubed chicken thighs.
  3. 3Add lemon zest to the chicken.
  4. 4Add minced garlic to the chicken.
  5. 5Add seasoning to the chicken, including salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  6. 6Mix everything thoroughly until the chicken is super coated.
  7. 7Thread the seasoned chicken cubes onto skewers.
  8. 8Place the chicken skewers in the air fryer basket.
  9. 9Cook the chicken skewers in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for about 12 minutes.
  10. 10While the chicken is cooking, prepare the butter sauce by starting with partially melted butter in a bowl.
  11. 11Add lemon juice to the butter.
  12. 12Season the butter with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
  13. 13Mix the butter sauce until it reaches a thick consistency.
  14. 14After 12 minutes, remove the air fryer basket, flip the chicken skewers, and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes.
  15. 15Once cooked and super crispy, remove the skewers from the air fryer and place them on a plate.
  16. 16While the chicken skewers are still hot, spread the butter sauce generously over them.

Ingredients

  • Boneless chicken thighs
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon zest
  • Minced garlic
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Paprika
  • 1 stick Butter
  • Lemon juice
  • 1 pinch Sugar

Equipment

Air fryerGlass bowlSkewersTongsRed silicone brush