Description

Fire up the grill and get ready to fall in love with these Grilled Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers! Juicy chicken pieces are marinated in a tangy ranch blend, then grilled to perfection and finished with melted parmesan and garlic butter. These skewers are loaded with flavor, super easy to make, and perfect for BBQs, picnics, or weeknight dinners.

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken Marinade:

1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade)
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp paprika

For the Garlic Parmesan Butter:

3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Extra ranch seasoning (optional for sprinkling)

Extras:

Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes before using)
Lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper.
Add chicken chunks and toss to coat evenly.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).

Step 2: Preheat the Grill

Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
Lightly oil the grates or spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Step 3: Skewer the Chicken

Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, spacing slightly for even cooking.
Discard any leftover marinade.

Step 4: Grill the Skewers

Place skewers on the grill and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, until chicken is golden with nice grill marks and fully cooked (internal temp 75°C / 165°F).
While grilling, mix the melted butter with minced garlic and set aside.

Step 5: Add Garlic Parmesan Finish

In the last 2–3 minutes of grilling, brush skewers with garlic butter and sprinkle with parmesan.
Let it melt slightly on the hot skewers, then remove from the grill.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a little more parmesan if desired.
Serve hot with lemon wedges for extra zing.

Notes

Don’t Over-Marinate – 30 minutes is great; longer than 4 hours can break down the meat.
Soak Wooden Skewers – Prevents burning on the grill.
Cut Chicken Evenly – Ensures even cooking.
Use a Thermometer – Check for doneness without overcooking.
Customize Heat – Add chili flakes to the butter if you want it spicy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Cuisine: American / BBQ