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Grilled Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Ranch chicken skewers with garlic parmesan flavor—marinated in an easy ranch dressing mixture, then grilled until juicy and golden. The parmesan forms a crispy crust with visible char marks, perfect for party food and fast weeknight grilling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken skewers
  • 2 lb chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 4 garlic, minced
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.1 salt to taste
  • 0.1 pepper to taste
  • 1 wooden skewers, soaked
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the ranch garlic Parmesan marinade
  1. Mix ranch dressing, olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, ranch seasoning mix, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined. The mixture should look creamy and speckled with seasoning and garlic.
Marinate the chicken
  1. Add chicken chunks to the marinade and coat evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Skewer and grill
  1. Thread the chicken onto soaked wooden skewers. Arrange them so chunks sit close together for even browning.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates. You should see a quick sizzle when chicken is placed on the grill.
  3. Grill the skewers for 5-6 minutes per side until the chicken reaches 165°F and has nice char marks. Look for a golden, lightly crisp parmesan crust along the edges and visible grill marks.
Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with extra ranch for dipping. Serve while hot so the parmesan crust stays golden.

Notes

For the juiciest skewers, keep chicken chunks roughly the same size so they cook evenly to 165°F. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for 3-4 days (reheat gently). Freezing is not recommended because the parmesan crust can soften. Dietary swap: use a dairy-free ranch dressing and dairy-free Parmesan-style cheese to make it dairy-free while keeping the marinade flavor profile.