Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers (Printer-Friendly)
Marinated chicken cubes grilled with ranch seasoning, garlic, and finished with melted Parmesan cheese.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Marinade
02 - ½ cup buttermilk
03 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tsp dried parsley
08 - ½ tsp black pepper
09 - ½ tsp paprika
10 - ½ tsp salt
→ For Grilling & Garnish
11 - ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
13 - Olive oil spray
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, minced garlic, olive oil, dried parsley, black pepper, paprika, and salt until well combined.
02 - Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to threading.
04 - Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece to ensure even cooking.
05 - Lightly oil the grill grates. Place skewers on the grill and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and develops nice grill marks.
06 - During the final 2 minutes of grilling, sprinkle Parmesan cheese generously over the skewers. Close the grill lid to help the cheese melt.
07 - Remove skewers from the grill. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The buttermilk mayonnaise combo keeps the chicken incredibly juicy even after grilling
- Ranch seasoning creates that addictive restaurant style flavor everyone craves
02 -
- Skip the nonstick spray on your grill grates, it can actually create a sticky residue, use an oil soaked paper towel instead
- Let the skewers rest for just a couple minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute instead of running out onto your plate
03 -
- Pat the chicken slightly dry before threading if your marinade seems too thin, otherwise it will steam instead of grill
- Sprinkle the Parmesan on the top side only after you flip the skewers, so it does not fall off during the turn