Chicken Au Poivre Skewers

Chicken thigh skewers coated with seasoning, air fried, then finished with a peppercorn cream sauce.

By @moribyan

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Chicken Au Poivre Skewers

Cook time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 whole shallot small, diced small
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 cup beef broth plus more as needed
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns
  • 1 pinch brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the salt, black pepper, olive oil, lemon pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly coated. Chicken is coated.
  2. Thread the chicken onto 6 skewers, dividing it evenly, and set aside while you make the sauce. Chicken is skewered.
  3. In a wide skillet or pan over medium heat, melt the butter for about 1 minute. Add the shallot and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until it starts to brown. Add the garlic, thyme, and rosemary and stir for 2 minutes until fragrant. Deglaze with the apple cider vinegar for about 30 seconds. Aromatic base is cooked.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the crushed black peppercorns, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, then simmer over low heat for 5 to 6 minutes until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, adding a splash more broth if needed. Sauce thickens.
  5. Arrange the skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400 F for 12 to 13 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden and reaches 165 F internally. Chicken is cooked to temperature.
  6. Spoon a little of the peppercorn sauce over each skewer and air fry at 400 F for another 3 to 4 minutes. Sauce is set on the skewers.
  7. Serve the skewers with the remaining peppercorn sauce on the side. Ready to serve.
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