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Grilled Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers

These Grilled Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers are rich, buttery, and packed with bold garlic herb flavor. Juicy grilled chicken is coated in a zesty cowboy butter sauce, making this easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • red onion chunks (optional)
  • bell peppers (optional)
  • mushrooms (optional)

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spoon or whisk
  • grill
  • skewers wooden or metal
  • tongs
  • basting brush
  • meat thermometer optional

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and all seasonings until well combined.
  2. Reserve a small portion of the sauce for brushing later.
  3. Add chicken cubes to the remaining sauce and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  5. Thread chicken and vegetables onto skewers.
  6. Grill for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked.
  7. Brush with reserved cowboy butter during the last few minutes of cooking.
  8. Remove from grill, let rest briefly, and serve warm.

Notes

Use fresh garlic and herbs for the best flavor. Reserve some sauce for brushing during cooking to enhance flavor. Cut chicken evenly for consistent cooking. Avoid overcooking to keep chicken juicy. Soak wooden skewers before grilling. Let chicken rest a few minutes before serving.