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Lemon Pepper Parmesan Chicken Skewers with Garlic Herb Butter

These Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are everything you want in a summer dinner. Bright, savory, and bursting with flavor, they’re marinated in a tangy, lemony blend, grilled to juicy perfection, and finished with a rich garlic herb butter that takes them completely over the top in terms of flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 530 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker
  • 1 Grill medium-high heat

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 2-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup Olive oil for marinade base
  • ½ lemon Juice for fresh zing
  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt to keep it juicy
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika to add smoky sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder for mild garlic flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Salt seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper seasoning
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter for garlic herb butter, 1 stick
  • 12 cloves Garlic finely minced
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese for finishing
  • ¼ cup Chopped fresh parsley for finishing

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Whip up your marinade by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper all in a big bowl.
  • Toss the chicken chunks into the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high. Thread the chicken pieces on skewers.
  • Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
  • While chicken's cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, cook till fragrant, then stir in Parmesan, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Brush the garlic herb butter all over the chicken skewers before serving.
  • Garnish with extra Parmesan and serve hot.

Notes

Serve with extra lemon wedges for an added burst of freshness.