Description
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers with a creamy ranch marinade are a delightful blend of smoky, savory, and cheesy flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer at BBQs, the tender grilled chicken infused with garlic, parmesan, and ranch dressing is a guaranteed hit!
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or fresh parsley, chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
For the Skewers:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Wooden or metal skewers (soaked if wooden)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine ranch dressing, parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, parsley, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a bag or dish, pour marinade over, coat well, seal, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Prepare the Skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers with space between each piece. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 15 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) internal temperature.
- Serve and Garnish: Let skewers rest, garnish with parsley or parmesan, and serve with sides or sauces.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for more juiciness.
- Adjust seasonings to taste with more garlic, rosemary, or thyme.
- Avoid excessive skewer movement for perfect grill marks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Grilling, Dinner, Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
