Grilled Mustard-Glazed Chicken Skewers with Herb Butter

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Chicken skewers marinated in Dijon mustard and thyme, finished with a fragrant herb butter for a bright, herby summer meal. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 47 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, Dijon mustard, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 35 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes; place in a bowl.
  2. Step 2: Mince 3 garlic cloves and combine with 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp fresh thyme, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Pour over chicken, tossing to coat evenly.
  3. Step 3: Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
  4. Step 4: Thread chicken onto metal skewers, alternating with cherry tomatoes if desired, leaving space between pieces.
  5. Step 5: Heat grill to medium (350°F). Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Step 6: While chicken grills, finely chop 1/4 cup fresh parsley. Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in 1 tsp lemon zest and 1/4 cup parsley. Remove from heat.
  7. Step 7: Drizzle herb butter over grilled chicken skewers immediately before serving, ensuring each piece is coated.

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