Lemon Butter Chicken Skewers

40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in chicken until evenly coated. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2Thread marinated chicken onto 4 skewers, leaving a gap at each end. Place in air fryer, brush with leftover marinade.
  3. 3Cook for 13 minutes at 200C/400F. Meanwhile, combine softened butter, parsley, lemon juice, paprika, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
  4. 4Flip skewers, brush with 1/4 of the butter mixture. Cook for 1 minute, flip again, brush with another 1/4 of the butter. Cook for 1 minute, or until charred and cooked through.
  5. 5Remove skewers, brush with melted butter from air fryer base and remaining lemon butter.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 large cloves Garlic, finely grated
  • 1.5 tsp Dried oregano
  • 0.75 tsp Paprika
  • 0.75 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 640 g Boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 75 g Butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, very finely diced
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp Paprika
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.125 tsp Salt

Equipment

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