Garlic Butter Chicken Skewers with Peppers and Onions

Tender chicken breast strips marinated in aromatic spices are threaded onto skewers with crisp bell peppers and onions, then baked until juicy. A generous brushing of warm garlic and herb butter gives these skewers an irresistible finish.

Ingredients for 4 skewers

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the chicken breasts into long strips and place them in a dish.

  2. 2

    Add the salt, garlic powder, paprika, and dried parsley, tossing well to coat the chicken.

  3. 3

    Add the thyme, turmeric, chicken seasoning, 2 tbsp melted butter, olive oil, and lemon juice; toss until thoroughly combined.

  4. 4

    Cover the dish with a clean kitchen towel and let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Cut the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper into bite-sized square chunks, separating the onion layers. Finely chop the fresh parsley.

  6. 6

    Thread the marinated chicken strips by weaving them onto metal skewers, alternating with pieces of onion, red pepper, and green pepper across 4 skewers.

  7. 7

    Line the bottom of a deep glass baking dish with aluminum foil and rest the skewers across the top edges of the dish so they are suspended.

  8. 8

    Bake in an oven preheated to 200°C (400°F) for 25 minutes.

  9. 9

    Prepare the glaze by mixing 30 grams of melted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, and dried rosemary crushed between your palms.

  10. 10

    Remove the skewers from the oven, turn them over, and return to the oven to bake for another 10 minutes.

  11. 11

    Transfer the skewers to a serving plate and brush generously with the warm garlic herb butter glaze before serving.

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