Name: Grilled Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 4 cloves garlic, minced or 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried parsley; 1 tbsp fresh chives; 1 tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); 1 tbsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 12-15 wooden or metal skewers

Description

Elevate your backyard barbecue with these Grilled Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers – tender chicken cubes marinated in a bold, herbaceous cowboy butter and grilled to juicy perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
4 cloves garlic, minced or 2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried parsley
1 tbsp fresh chives
1 tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
12–15 wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

Mix all cowboy butter ingredients in a bowl until smooth and well blended. Set aside 1/4 cup for basting.
Place chicken cubes in a large bowl and coat with half of the remaining cowboy butter. Marinate for at least 20 minutes, ideally 2-4 hours.
Cut vegetables into uniform pieces. If using wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes. Thread chicken, peppers, and onion onto skewers alternately.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F), clean and oil the grates.
Grill skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes. Baste with reserved cowboy butter in the last 5 minutes. Cook until chicken reaches 165°F.
Transfer skewers to a platter, rest for 3-5 minutes, then drizzle with melted remaining cowboy butter before serving.

Notes

For a leaner option, use chicken breast or firm tofu. Reduce cayenne for a kid-friendly version. Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer
Calories: 425
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 495mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 115mg

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