This crowd-pleasing Trader Joe's chimichurri chicken skewers in the air fryer recipe is the best for a handy, delicious and fun main dish that's ready to serve in only 10 minutes!
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The flavorful pieces of grilled chicken thighs are moist and tender, and perfect to pair with nearly any side dish or enjoy by themselves for a tasty high-protein snack.
We love restaurant-style frozen meals that are high quality but still casual. I mean, who doesn't! You won't believe how easy it is to cook Trader Joe's chimichurri chicken skewers in an air fryer for a meal that is practically effortless to make at home, but looks and tastes like a hip dish you you might find at a laidback tapas eatery.
While the skewers taste bold and exciting, they are actually a very basic main dish. These *handy* grilled kabobs are only loaded with tasty bits of rich boneless and skinless dark meat chicken thighs that were marinated in a bold and bright chimichurri sauce.
And, I have to say, Trader Joe's version of a classic Argentinian-style chimichurri is pretty spot-on! It's herb-y and fresh, with a nice balance of tangy citrus flavor.
The marinated thighs are skewered and grilled perfectly tender before they are flash-frozen, packaged, and shipped to your local TJ's store. You simply pick up a pack from the freezer section, and from there the skewers are ready to hop straight into the air fryer. There is no thawing or prep work needed!
Air fry the chimichurri chicken skewers for only about 10 minutes, just to reheat them thoroughly. Before you know it the chicken pieces are lightly golden, crisp, moist and delicious... Almost like you pulled them straight fresh from the grill!
Then serve the skewers with any number of side dishes, like rice or beans and veggies, for a hearty (but not heavy!) main dish. They are also terrific to make ahead and include as part of your weekly lunch meal prep plans. And of course, you can eat them right off of the stick as-is to enjoy as quick and satisfying protein-rich snack!
What is chimichurri sauce made of
Traditional chimichurri is made with a blend of fresh herbs, usually cilantro or parsley, plus oil, vinegar, lemon juice and a few spices. TJ's chimichurri also includes dried red bell pepper and garlic. All together the flavor is savory but bright, with a nice bit of tanginess - and no, no spicy heat.
Cooking chicken skewers from frozen
Yes, you can and should cook Trader Joe's chicken from frozen, with no need to thaw. How handy is that! The grilled chimichurri chicken skewers go straight from the freezer to the air fryer, so they're particularly handy for last-minute dinners that don't require any planning ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, it is totally fine to cook chimichurri chicken on skewers in the air fryer. The wooden skewers are heat treated, meaning they can handle very hot temperatures with no problem.
Yes, Trader Joe's chicken skewers are precooked before freezing and packaging. So all you need to do is reheat and eat!
But while the chicken is already cooked, remember that the skewers still need to be reheated to at least 165 degrees to be considered safe for eating.
Yes, the air fryer is great for perfectly cooking chicken without thawing. But I recommend using a parchment basket liner specifically made for air fryers or lining the basket with a square of cut parchment paper. This helps to cut down on mess inside the fryer, and makes overall cleanup much easier.
Place the parchment in the fryer basket after the appliance has preheated, right when you are ready to add the skewers.
Yes, you can and should cook Trader Joe's chicken from frozen, with no need to thaw. How handy is that! The grilled chimichurri chicken skewers go straight from the freezer to the air fryer, so they're particularly handy for last-minute dinners that don't require any planning ahead.
Leftovers
Store Trader Joe's chimichurri chicken skewers leftovers in the air tight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat either in the air fryer or in the microwave until hot. No not refreeze.
More Trader Joe's recipes
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- Trader Joe's shiitake mushroom chicken in air fryer
- Trader Joe's Kung Pao chicken in air fryer
Hope you will like this Trader Joe's chimichurri chicken skewers air fryer recipe as much as we do. Rate the recipe if you made it and leave a comment below if you have any questions or suggestions.
Recipe
Trader Joe's chimichurri chicken skewers in air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 package Trader Joe's chimichurri chicken skewers
- enjoy with rice
Instructions
- Place skewers in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for 5 minutes more.
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