Description
Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers sizzle with summer barbecue magic, delivering seriously tasty bites that make your backyard grill the neighborhood hotspot. Marinated tender chicken chunks get a flavor-packed punch from zesty ranch seasoning and nutty Parmesan cheese that will have friends begging for your recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Flavoring Agents:
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Mince 4 garlic cloves and whisk them into ½ cup ranch dressing with 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper until the mixture looks smooth and fragrant.
- Cut 1 lb chicken breasts into consistent 1-inch cubes, ensuring each piece is roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Pour the marinade over your chicken cubes, gently toss to coat each piece completely, and seal in a container. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to let flavors penetrate the meat.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning, then thread 4-5 chicken cubes onto each skewer, leaving a small space between pieces.
- Preheat your grill to 375°F, creating a medium-high heat zone that will cook chicken thoroughly without burning the exterior.
- Arrange skewers on the hot grill, positioning them at a 45-degree angle to create perfect crosshatch grill marks.
- Grill for 5-6 minutes on the first side, then carefully flip each skewer. Cook an additional 5-6 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Sprinkle ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese over the skewers during the final minute of grilling, allowing the cheese to slightly melt and create a golden crust.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning during grilling.
- Use uniform chicken cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent flavor across all skewers.
- For a low-carb version, replace ranch dressing with Greek yogurt mixed with herbs for a lighter marinade.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling to keep the meat juicy and help the Parmesan cheese set slightly.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg