Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers
on May 02, 2024, Updated May 14, 2024
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If you’re looking for a delicious way to change up your dinner, these Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers are just the recipe you need! These chicken thighs are air fried to perfection and topped with the most light and delicious buttery, lemon sauce! They are, as the kids these days say, fire!
Nutritional Information / Macros
Makes 6 servings
Serving size: 1 skewer (4 oz.)
198 cals
29.3p/ 0c / 8.8f
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Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic
- Lemon zest
- Paprika
- Butter
- Pepper
- Lemon zest
- Lemon juice
- Sugar
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Supplies Used
Wireless Meat Thermometer– Use a meat thermometer for best results when cooking meat. Every air fryer is a little different and you want to be sure your chicken is heated to 165 degrees. I keep this one in my drawer by the air fryer.
Air Fryer– Air Frying these chicken skewers makes them crispy and juicy, and just so good!
Side Options
With these Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers as the main dish, you might want to pair them with some of our yummy side recipes.
- Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Roasted Veggie Medley
- Berry Summer Salad with Easy Balsamic Dressing
Storing & Reheating
You can store any leftover Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
You can reheat any extras by putting the chicken skewers back in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes!
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
For the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 1.5 tablespoons butter, slightly melted
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl combine all the spices for the chicken.
- Cut chicken thighs into 1″ cubes and coat with the spices. Load 6, 6 inch skewers with about 5 ounces of chicken each.
- Place in the air fry 12 minutes at 400 degrees.
- Mix butter sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl. When chicken skewers are done coat them generously with the butter sauce. Serve immediately.
Absolutely delicious! I used 2lbs of tenders though, instead of thighs… it’s what I had! Also, tossed them in a little Canola oil after seasoning them and threw them on the grill for 20 or so minutes at 400. Definitely a “make again” in the family book!
Thanks for sharing Kristine! I’m glad you loved this one!