Description
Grilled Chicken Skewers with Ranch Marinade are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for any occasion. The creamy, garlicky ranch marinade infuses the chicken with delicious flavor and keeps it tender and juicy, making it a favorite for barbecues, family dinners, or casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine ranch dressing, parmesan cheese, olive oil, minced garlic, dried parsley, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Place the cubed chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Coat all pieces evenly, then seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for best flavor).
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes if using; skip if using metal skewers.
- Thread marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F internally.
- Remove skewers from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley or extra parmesan if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the skewers to ensure even cooking.
- Marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Serve with sides like salad, corn, or pasta salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: grilled chicken skewers, ranch marinade chicken, summer barbecue, easy grilled chicken, chicken kabobs