# Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers

These lemon pepper chicken skewers are probably one of the best things you've ever made, featuring tender chicken seasoned with lemon and spices, cooked until crispy, and then coated in a rich butter sauce.

- Total time: 22 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- Air fryer
- Glass bowl
- Skewers
- Tongs
- Red silicone brush

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16mJHBfLhS/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/557e054f-c0b7-46e2-8866-f77c79bc9e08
- Extracted: 2025-12-09

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