Description
Sizzling Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers bring zesty flavors straight from your grill to the dinner table. Tender chicken pieces marinated in creamy ranch and topped with nutty Parmesan create a simple, crowd-pleasing meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Submerge wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
- Slice 2 pounds of boneless chicken breasts into precise 1 ½-inch cubes using a sharp knife.
- Transfer chicken cubes into a large mixing bowl for seasoning.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over chicken, ensuring each piece gets coated evenly.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt across chicken.
- Add ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese to the bowl and thoroughly mix until chicken is completely seasoned.
- Thread seasoned chicken pieces onto prepared skewers, leaving small gaps between cubes for consistent heating.
- Preheat grill or oven to exactly 400°F (200°C) before cooking.
- Cook skewers for 12-15 minutes, rotating once midway to ensure even browning.
- Verify chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) using a meat thermometer.
- Remove skewers and immediately sprinkle remaining ¼ cup parmesan cheese over hot chicken.
- Optionally garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Wooden skewers need soaking to prevent burning, so plan ahead and let them sit in water for at least 30 minutes before threading chicken.
- Space chicken pieces evenly on skewers to ensure consistent cooking and beautiful grill marks that add delicious caramelized flavor.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee food safety and perfectly cooked protein that stays juicy and tender.
- For gluten-free version, use a certified gluten-free ranch seasoning mix and confirm all ingredients meet dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 324 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg