Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers (Print Version)
Tender chicken cubes soaked in ranch-garlic marinade, grilled until golden and finished with savory Parmesan cheese.
# What You 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
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, minced garlic, olive oil, dried parsley, black pepper, paprika, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss 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 them in water for 30 minutes prior to use.
04 - Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece for 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 has distinct grill marks.
06 - During the last 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 and serve immediately while hot.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The buttermilk keeps the chicken incredibly tender while the ranch creates that addictive flavor everyone recognizes
- Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like you planned it all day
02 -
- Pat the chicken slightly dry before threading it, because excess marinade can cause flare-ups on the grill
- Let the skewers rest for about 5 minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute
03 -
- Double the recipe for leftovers because these make amazing chicken wraps the next day
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan at the table while they're still hot for the best melt factor