Description
Grilled Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers are a flavorful summer delight that brings friends and family together for unforgettable gatherings. These skewers feature tender marinated chicken coated in a rich garlic herb butter, grilled to perfection. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, they can be customized with your favorite vegetables for added color and taste. Serve them hot off the grill and watch everyone enjoy this mouthwatering dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup cowboy butter (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bell pepper and 1 onion, cut into chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes and toss with the cowboy butter mixture until evenly coated.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, alternating with bell pepper and onion if desired.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook skewers for 10-12 minutes, rotating occasionally until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Experiment with different vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for extra flavor. For added spice, incorporate cayenne pepper or your favorite seasoning blend into the cowboy butter.