Description
Sizzling Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers bring zesty flavor to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum taste. Grab some chicken, a few pantry staples, and fire up the grill for a quick meal that’ll make your family cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
Seasonings and Flavors:
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Mix ½ cup ranch dressing, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a large mixing bowl to create a zesty marinade.
- Add 1 ½ pounds cubed chicken to the marinade, ensuring each piece gets completely coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors penetrate your chicken.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator and carefully slide the marinated pieces onto wooden or metal skewers, leaving a small space between each chunk for even cooking.
- Preheat your grill to 400°F or set your oven to 425°F. Arrange skewers on a clean grill grate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Grill or bake the skewers for 15-20 minutes, rotating them halfway through to ensure uniform browning. Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Let the skewers rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to help the juices redistribute, which keeps your chicken tender and flavorful.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning during cooking.
- For a low-carb option, replace ranch dressing with Greek yogurt and extra herbs for similar tangy flavor.
- Ensure chicken cubes are similar in size to guarantee even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked pieces.
- Marinate chicken in the refrigerator to keep it safe and enhance flavor absorption, but never exceed 24 hours as acids can start breaking down meat texture.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg