Description
Juicy chicken skewers marinated in ranch seasoning, garlic, and olive oil, then grilled and finished with a crispy parmesan crust. This easy summer dinner is packed with flavor, perfect for BBQs, meal prep, or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs), cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and cut into even 1.5-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together ranch seasoning, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Preheat grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat. Oil the grates to prevent sticking. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving space between pieces. Alternate with veggies if desired.
- Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side (8-10 minutes total), turning once or twice, until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and has nice grill marks.
- In the last 2 minutes of grilling, sprinkle parmesan cheese over the skewers. Close grill lid for 1 minute to melt and crisp the cheese.
- Remove skewers to a platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes if using. Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, marinate chicken for at least 1 hour. Add parmesan cheese only in the last 2 minutes of grilling to avoid burning. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling. You can add veggies like bell peppers or zucchini to the skewers. Leftovers are great in salads or wraps. To make dairy-free, use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan and a dairy-free ranch mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 skewers (5 ounces cooked chicken)
- Calories: 260
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: grilled chicken skewers, ranch chicken, parmesan chicken, summer grilling, BBQ chicken, easy dinner, gluten-free, meal prep, chicken kabobs, garlic parmesan chicken