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Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers

Juicy grilled chicken skewers coated in a rich garlic butter with lemon, Worcestershire, and Dijon. Perfect for California cookouts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice or regular lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, plus more for serving
  • to taste kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • to taste red pepper flakes optional, for heat

Method
 

  1. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic, Meyer lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  3. Thread the chicken cubes onto skewers, then brush or roll them in the butter mixture until evenly coated on all sides.
  4. Grill the skewers for 5 to 7 minutes total, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. If you want extra heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the skewers during the last 2 minutes of grilling.
  6. Remove the skewers from the grill, let them rest for 3 to 5 minutes, then serve warm with any fresh parsley and your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 300mgSugar: 1g

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Cut the chicken into uniform 1-inch cubes so the skewers cook evenly.
Reserve a few tablespoons of the butter mixture before adding raw chicken to use as a finishing drizzle.
For deeper flavor, let the chicken marinate in the butter mixture in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
Store leftover skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet or oven to avoid drying out the chicken.
Serve with toasted sourdough bread and a California avocado salad for a regional twist.

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