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Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers with Garlic Butter Sauce

These lemon pepper chicken skewers feature tender, juicy chicken thighs marinated in aromatic lemon pepper seasoning and grilled to perfection. Finished with a rich garlic butter sauce containing fresh herbs and chili flakes, these skewers deliver restaurant-quality flavor that's perfect for backyard BBQs, weeknight dinners, or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
  • - 3 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1 stick unsalted butter softened
  • - 3 garlic cloves minced
  • - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • - 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • - ½ teaspoon kosher salt for sauce
  • - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • - 12-15 skewers
  • - Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken thighs into uniform pieces, pat dry, and toss with oil and seasonings. Marinate 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  2. Prepare compound butter by mixing softened butter with garlic, herbs, chili flakes, lemon zest, and juice.
  3. Soak wooden skewers 30 minutes. Thread seasoned chicken onto skewers with space between pieces.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F) and oil the grates.
  5. Grill skewers 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Brush with garlic butter sauce during last 2-3 minutes. Rest 3-5 minutes and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

- Chicken thighs stay more moist than breast meat
- Soak wooden skewers to prevent burning
- Internal temperature must reach 165°F for safety
- Compound butter can be made up to 1 week ahead

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