These Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers are a flavor-packed twist on your usual weeknight chicken. Juicy cubes of chicken breast are seasoned simply, air-fried (or baked or grilled), and then drizzled with a rich, garlicky cowboy butter that melts right into every bite. The result? A quick, craveable skewer with a golden finish that tastes straight off the campfire—no campfire required.
Whether you're planning a party appetizer or want a hands-on main course with bold flavor, these skewers bring the heat and the comfort. Serve them over rice, with roasted veggies, or pile them into wraps or salads for easy meals all week long.
One pan, minimal mess, and done in under 25 minutes—this is cowboy cooking made modern.
Ingredients for Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers
How to Make Cowboy Butter Chicken Skewers
Season the Chicken: In a large bowl, toss chicken cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Assemble Skewers: Thread 4–5 chicken cubes per skewer, spacing slightly between pieces.
Cook (Air Fryer): Air fry at 400°F for 11–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature hits 165°F.
Alternative Methods:
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Oven: Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Grill: Grill over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes per side.
Finish & Serve: Remove from heat. Drizzle or brush with melted cowboy butter. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.
Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Chicken should reach an internal temp of 165°F. Use homemade or store-bought cowboy butter (garlic herb compound butter) for maximum flavor.
To save time, you can marinate the chicken in the fridge a few hours in advance. Great for meal prep, entertaining, or summer grilling season!
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8 servings
1 chicken skewer
- Amount per serving
- Calories209
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g18%
- Saturated Fat 6g30%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Monounsaturated Fat 5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
- Cholesterol 68mg23%
- Sodium 460mg20%
- Total Carbohydrate 1g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Total Sugars 0g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
- Protein 20g
- Vitamin A 300mcg34%
- Vitamin C 1mg2%
- Calcium 10mg1%
- Iron 0.5mg3%
- Potassium 280mg6%
- Vitamin D 0mcg0%
- Vitamin E 1mg7%
- Vitamin K 3mcg3%
- Thiamin 4mg334%
- Riboflavin 6mg462%
- Niacin 10mg63%
- Vitamin B6 8mg471%
- Folate 3mcg1%
- Vitamin B12 5mg209%
- Biotin 1mcg4%
- Pantothenic Acid 3mg60%
- Phosphorus 10mg1%
- Iodine 2mcg2%
- Magnesium 5mg2%
- Zinc 6mg55%
- Selenium 9mcg17%
- Copper 2mg223%
- Manganese 1mg44%
- Chromium 0mcg0%
- Molybdenum 0mcg0%
- Chloride 1mg1%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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