Spicy Cajun Chicken Skewers with Garlic Butter
Cajun cuisine is all about big, bold flavours, and these spicy Cajun chicken skewers bring exactly that. With a smoky, paprika-heavy spice blend, a touch of heat from cayenne, and the rich, buttery finish of garlic butter, this dish is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- 8 Skewers Wood or metal
Ingredients
For The Cajun Spice Mix
- 600 g chicken thighs boneless, cut into chunks
- 1 tbsp paprika smoked, ground
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- ½ tsp black pepper ground
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 lemon juiced
For The Garlic Butter
- 50 g butter unsalted, melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
To Serve
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all the Cajun spice ingredients. Add the chicken, ensuring it’s fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavour)
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then stir in the minced garlic and chopped parsley. Set aside.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, spacing them evenly.
- Preheat the grill or barbecue to medium-high heat. Cook the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through and slightly charred.
- In the last minute of cooking, brush the skewers generously with the garlic butter. Let it soak in for a minute before removing from the grill.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges.