Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers (Printable)
Marinated chicken grilled with zesty ranch garlic and finished with Parmesan.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, minced garlic, olive oil, dried parsley, black pepper, paprika, and salt until fully combined.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes prior to threading.
04 - Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces to ensure even cooking.
05 - Lightly oil grill grates. Place skewers on grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and develops grill marks.
06 - During the final 2 minutes of grilling, sprinkle Parmesan cheese generously over skewers. Close grill lid to melt cheese.
07 - Remove skewers from grill, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The buttermilk keeps the chicken incredibly tender even after grilling
- Ranch and Parmesan together create that addictive savory umami flavor everyone craves
02 -
- Patting chicken slightly dry before threading helps achieve better grill marks
- Letting skewers rest for 2 minutes after grilling keeps juices locked inside
03 -
- Metal skewers cook faster than wood so adjust timing accordingly
- Double the cheese mixture because guests will want extra