Description
Air Fryer Chicken Skewers with Sun-Dried Tomato Marinade are inspired by the viral Marry Me Chicken—just without the cream! Juicy, garlicky, and ready in 20 minutes. Simple Mediterranean chicken skewers that are great for a dinner party, but even better for meal prep!
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade:
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- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
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- 1 tablespoon pizza seasoning (I love Spiceology’s)
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- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil (from jar)
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- 2 tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
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- 1 garlic clove, minced (you could also just add a teaspoon of garlic powder!)
Whisk into a thick paste. Reserve 2 tablespoons for glaze. Rub remaining marinade into chicken and thread onto skewers.
Garlic-Lemon Butter Glaze:
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- Reserved marinade (about 2 tablespoons)
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- 2 garlic cloves, minced
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- ½ stick (4 tablespoons) butter, melted (Use olive oil or dairy-free butter substitute if dairy-free.)
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- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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- ½ tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional, omit if dairy-free)
Instructions
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- Prepare Skewers:
Cut chicken thighs into uniform pieces and thread onto skewers.
- Prepare Skewers:
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- Marinate:
Coat chicken with marinade paste, ensuring it’s thoroughly covered. Reserve two tablespoons of marinade separately.
- Marinate:
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- Air Fry:
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Air fry chicken skewers for 10 minutes.
- Air Fry:
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- Make Glaze:
While the chicken cooks, combine reserved marinade with melted butter, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, sun-dried tomato oil, and optional Parmesan cheese.
- Make Glaze:
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- Baste & Flip:
After 10 minutes, baste skewers generously with half the glaze, flip skewers, and air fry another 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Baste & Flip:
- Serve:
Brush remaining glaze on hot skewers. Sprinkle with fresh Parmesan (optional), and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
