Description
Fire up your grill and elevate dinner with these Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers. Juicy chicken cubes are soaked in a zesty, buttery marinade rich with garlic, herbs, and a hint of heat. Grilled to golden perfection, each skewer bursts with bold, smoky flavor that satisfies every craving. Whether you’re planning a summer cookout, a flavorful meal prep, or a protein-packed weeknight dinner, this easy recipe delivers. Perfect with veggies, rice, or flatbreads, it’s a go-to for anyone looking for quick dinner ideas, healthy snack options, and bold food ideas that don’t skimp on flavor.
Ingredients
450g chicken breast or thighs, cubed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the cubed chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
3. Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked wooden or metal skewers.
4. Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Cook the skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked.
6. Brush with extra cowboy butter before serving, if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, let the chicken marinate for a few hours.
Reserve some marinade (before adding raw chicken) to brush on after cooking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: cowboy butter chicken, grilled chicken skewers, easy chicken recipe, summer grilling, quick dinner ideas