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Butter Chicken Skewers

Emily
Whether is for dinner, BBQs, or special occasions like Christmas or Easter, these butter chicken skewers are sure to be a hit.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
ESTIMATED COST : $6.50 or $1.62 a serve
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Western
Servings 4 serves
Calories 426 kcal

Equipment

  • Skewers metal or wooden

Ingredients
  

Butter Sauce

  • ¼ cup (60 grams, 2.12 ounces) butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon (1-2 cloves) minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Marinade

  • ½ cup (120 grams, 4.14 ounces) plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 750 grams (1.50 pounds) boneless chicken thigh fillets or chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

Butter Sauce

  • Combine all butter sauce ingredients in a bowl. Mix well, taste for seasoning and adjust as desired. Set aside.

Cooking The Chicken

  • Combine all marinade ingredients (except for the oil for frying) in a bowl with the chicken. Coat the chicken well in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (for better flavor, refrigerate overnight).
  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in hot water while the meat is marinating. (see note 1). Alternatively, you could use metal skewers.
  • Once marinated, place the chicken pieces on the skewers. Lightly brush each skewer with a neutral flavored oil.
  • Cook the chicken in a preheated grill pan or an outdoor grill over medium to high heat until the chicken is golden brown on all sides and cooked through.
    Make sure you turn your chicken regularly. Brush the butter sauce over the chicken during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Remove from grill and allow to rest for 2 minutes, then serve.

Notes

  1. By doing this, it helps to stop the meat from sticking to the skewers when cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serveCalories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 37gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 292mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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