Description
Sizzling Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers bring zesty flavors right to your dinner table, ready to make your taste buds dance with excitement. Grilled to perfection and packed with tangy seasonings, these skewers guarantee a delicious meal your family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
Coating and Seasoning:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Slice 1.5 pounds chicken into uniform 1-inch chunks. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper across meat.
- Create ranch mixture by whisking ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika in a medium bowl.
- Combine 1 cup panko breadcrumbs and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese in a separate shallow dish.
- Dunk each chicken chunk into ranch mixture, ensuring complete coverage. Roll coated piece through breadcrumb-Parmesan blend.
- Insert soaked wooden skewers through coated chicken pieces, leaving small spaces between chunks.
- Position oven rack in center position. Preheat to 400°F. Place wire rack over lined baking sheet.
- Arrange skewered chicken on wire rack. Ensure pieces are not touching each other.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating skewers halfway through cooking time. Chicken should reach golden brown color and internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from oven. Let chicken rest 3-5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle optional chopped parsley on top.
Notes
- Always start with fresh chicken cut into uniform chunks to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading chicken to prevent burning during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap panko breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour.
- If your chicken seems dry, marinate it in buttermilk for an hour before coating to add moisture and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg