Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with this recipe for Savory Spiced Chicken Skewers paired with a sumptuous Garlic Herb Butter. Perfect for any occasion, from bustling weeknight dinners to leisurely weekend feasts, this dish combines the juicy richness of chicken thighs with vibrant spices and a creamy, aromatic butter that enhances every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 stick butter
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tbsp honey
- 6 cloves minced garlic
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Cut chicken thigh into 2-inch pieces and place in a bowl.
- Step 2: Mix the Spices In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, turmeric, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Step 3: Marinate the Chicken Add the spice mixture and avocado oil to the chicken pieces. Mix thoroughly and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Step 4: Prepare the Garlic Herb Butter Heat a pot over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in honey and parsley, then remove from heat.
- Step 5: Skewer and Cook Thread the chicken pieces onto bamboo skewers. Place skewers on parchment-lined air fryer basket. Cook at 400F for 10 minutes, flip, and continue cooking for another 6-8 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Step 6: Serve Brush the cooked chicken skewers with garlic herb butter and garnish with additional parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes