Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers

Ingredients:

• wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

For Chicken:

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of lemon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning

For Seasoned Butter:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley

Directions:

For Chicken:

1. In a large bowl, combine the oil, paprika, salt, lemon pepper, garlic, Cajun Seasoning, and chopped parsley, and chicken cubes. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
2. Thread the chicken cubes onto the soaked skewers. There should be about 4-5 pieces per skewer
3. Add the skewers to the basket of your air fryer. There may need to be multiple batches. Air Fry at 400 degrees fahrenheit for 11-12 minutes. Flip skewer halfway. 

For Seasoned Butter:

1. In a small bowl, mix melted butter with paprika, lemon pepper, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and chopped parsley.
2. Brush the seasoned butter over the chicken skewers. And Serve.

Source — I Am Homesteader

Prepared by Kylie O'Connor

Louisiana Anthology

October 31, 2021