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Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers With Lemon Butter Pasta

Authorlianamonceaux
The chicken is seasoned with lemon pepper, air-fried to perfection, and served with pasta tossed in a buttery lemon garlic sauce. It's a simple yet flavorful dish for a satisfying meal.
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Total Time40 minutes
Servings2

Ingredients  

Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers

  • Boneless Chicken Thighs cubed
  • Olive Oil
  • Lemon
  • 1 tbsp Garlic minced
  • Tony's Cajun Seasoning
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Paprika

Butter Sauce

  • 1/2 stick Softened Butter
  • Lemon Juice
  • Tony's Cajun Seasoning
  • Paprika
  • Parsley chopped

Lemon Garlic Pasta

  • Angel Hair Pasta
  • 1/2 stick Butter
  • 1 tbsp Garlic minced
  • Chicken Broth
  • Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 Lemon squeezed
  • Red Pepper Chili Flakes
  • Tony's Cajun Seasoning
  • Paprika
  • Parsley chopped

Instructions 

  • Marinate the Chicken: Trim chicken thighs into cubes and marinate them in a mixture of olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, Tony’s seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Air Fry the Chicken Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken thighs onto skewers. Place the skewers in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 400°F for 13 minutes.
  • Flip and Continue Cooking: After 13 minutes, carefully flip the chicken skewers using tongs. Air fry for an additional 12 minutes.
  • Prepare the Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with Tony’s seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix well until all the seasonings are evenly incorporated into the butter.
  • Brush with Butter Sauce: Once the chicken skewers are cooked, remove them from the air fryer. Brush the seasoned butter sauce over the hot chicken skewers until they are evenly coated.
  • Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta.
  • Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper chili flakes to the skillet, and sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add Chicken Broth and Lemon Juice: Pour in chicken broth and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the skillet, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for another 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  • Toss with Cooked Pasta: Add the cooked angel hair pasta to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce. Toss the pasta until it is evenly coated with the sauce, adding chicken broth as needed to reach your desired consistency.
  • Season and Garnish: Season the pasta with salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning to taste. Sprinkle chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta, and gently toss to combine. Enjoy!