Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers
Quick and easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers combine juicy chicken thighs with fresh lemon, garlic, and pepper. A buttery honey-lemon sauce finishes this flavorful grilled chicken dinner.
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
For Chicken
- 2 lb skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
For Lemon Butter Sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- lemon wedges to garnish
- chopped fresh cilantro to garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken and add the chicken pieces to the marinade. Toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, if time permits, or up to 2 hours.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto soaked wooden or metal skewers. Distribute the chicken evenly among the skewers.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the cilantro, lemon juice, honey, pepper, and salt. Stir until combined. Reserve half of the sauce for later.
- Brush the chicken with half of the sauce. Place the skewers on the grill or grill pan and cook for 6-8 minutes. Flip the skewers, brush the chicken with the reserved sauce, and cook for another 8 minutes or until cooked through.
- Garnish the chicken skewers with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 276mg | Sodium: 1078mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1035IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg