Description
Sizzling Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers bring zesty backyard barbecue vibes straight to your dinner table. Grab your grill and get ready to wow your crowd with these seriously tasty, flavor-packed skewers that’ll make your taste buds dance.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Whisk 1 cup ranch dressing, 4 minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Submerge 2 pounds chicken breast cubes completely in the marinade. Chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Immerse 6-8 wooden skewers in cold water for 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Preheat outdoor grill to 400°F with medium-high heat zones. Clean and oil grill grates thoroughly.
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Thread 4-5 chicken cubes onto each skewer, spacing them evenly.
- Place skewers diagonally across hot grill grates. Cook for 6-7 minutes on first side until golden brown marks appear.
- Rotate skewers carefully, grilling additional 6-7 minutes until internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F.
- Sprinkle ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese over skewers during final 2 minutes of cooking. Close grill lid to help cheese melt.
- Transfer skewers to clean serving platter. Let rest 3-4 minutes to redistribute chicken juices.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot directly from the grill.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents burning and ensures they don’t catch fire during grilling.
- Marinating for at least 30 minutes allows the ranch and garlic flavors to deeply penetrate the chicken.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free ranch dressing and check your Parmesan cheese ingredients.
- If grilling isn’t possible, these skewers work perfectly in a 400°F oven, baking for about 20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 45-50 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg