Description
These Peri Peri Chicken Skewers with a Butter Sauce are a delicious and spicy dish inspired by Portuguese flavors. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, grilled to perfection, and served with a rich and tangy butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Skewers:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into chunks)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
For the Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon peri peri sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, paprika, cayenne, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for 1-8 hours.
- Prepare Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill skewers over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Make the Butter Sauce: Melt butter, add garlic, peri peri sauce, lemon juice, and salt. Simmer briefly.
- Finish and Serve: Brush skewers with butter sauce and garnish with parsley or lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase cayenne or add fresh chili to the marinade.
- Great with rice, grilled veggies, or flatbreads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Portuguese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
