Description
Juicy Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers grilled to perfection and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with smoky spices—an easy, flavor-packed meal perfect for weeknights or BBQs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken pieces and toss until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for more flavor).
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread chicken onto soaked skewers, leaving space between pieces.
- Grill for 4–5 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- Remove from grill and brush with leftover cowboy butter.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay juicier, but chicken breast works well too.
- Don’t skip soaking the skewers—it prevents burning.
- Add a squeeze of lemon before serving for extra freshness.
- You can also bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes if you don’t have a grill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg