Description
Succulent garlic-herb chicken skewers showcase Middle Eastern spice mastery with complex flavor profiles. Grilled perfection meets creamy butter sauce, inviting diners to savor each expertly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Dice chicken thighs into uniform bite-sized cubes for consistent cooking and seasoning distribution.
- Spice Blend: Combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, turmeric, kosher salt, and black pepper in a mixing container.
- Marination: Drizzle avocado oil over chicken, thoroughly coat with spice mixture, massaging seasonings into meat for maximum flavor absorption. Let rest at room temperature for 20-25 minutes.
- Garlic Herb Butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, add minced garlic until aromatic. Stir in honey and chopped parsley to create a vibrant herb-infused sauce.
- Skewering: Thread marinated chicken pieces onto pre-soaked bamboo skewers, ensuring even spacing for balanced grilling.
- Air Frying: Line air fryer basket with parchment paper, arrange skewers in a single layer. Cook at 400F, rotating midway to achieve golden-brown coloration and ensure internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Finishing: Remove skewers, brush generously with garlic herb butter. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Precision: Cut chicken into uniform 1-inch cubes for even cooking and consistent seasoning absorption.
- Marination Magic: Let chicken rest at room temperature for 20-25 minutes to allow spices to deeply penetrate the meat, enhancing overall flavor profile.
- Skewer Strategy: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning during high-heat cooking.
- Temperature Tip: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165F internally, guaranteeing safe and perfectly cooked protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 112 mg