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Peri Peri Chicken Skewers with Lemon Butter Sauce

Delicious and easy Peri Peri Chicken Skewers, paired with a rich lemon butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine African, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Peri Peri Sauce

  • 1 whole red bell pepper
  • 1 whole chili pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5-6 leaves fresh basil

For the Skewers

  • 2 whole chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup reserved peri peri sauce

For the Lemon Butter Sauce

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a blender, combine the red bell pepper, chili pepper, yellow onion, garlic cloves, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, ground cumin, lemon juice, white vinegar, olive oil, and fresh basil. Blend until smooth to make peri peri sauce.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, place in a bowl, and add ¼ cup of the peri peri sauce. Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. Optionally, alternate with bell pepper pieces.
  • Place the skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the mayonnaise, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until combined and smooth.
  • Once the chicken skewers are done, remove from the air fryer and serve hot with the lemon butter sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer than 30 minutes. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking. Adjust spice levels per taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Keyword Air Fryer, Grilled Chicken, Lemon Butter Sauce, Peri Peri Chicken, Skewers
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