Description
These flavorful Peri Peri Chicken Skewers with a Butter Sauce are a delicious combination of spicy marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served with a rich buttery sauce. Perfect for summer grilling or any time you crave a taste of Portuguese and African-inspired cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Skewers:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 3 tablespoons peri peri sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
For the Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon peri peri sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, peri peri sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare Skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Grill for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Make the Butter Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in peri peri sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Brush grilled chicken skewers with butter sauce before serving. Enjoy with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
- You can swap chicken thighs for chicken breast for a leaner option.
- Pair skewers with rice, flatbreads, or a salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust spice level by choosing mild or hot peri peri sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour marinating)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Portuguese, African-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
