Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers (Printable)
Tender chicken pieces soaked in creamy ranch garlic marinade, grilled until smoky and finished with salty Parmesan cheese.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Marinade
02 - 0.5 cup buttermilk
03 - 0.25 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 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
09 - 0.5 tsp paprika
10 - 0.5 tsp salt
→ For Grilling & Garnish
11 - 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
13 - Olive oil spray or brush
# How to Prepare:
01 - Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, minced garlic, olive oil, dried parsley, black pepper, paprika, and salt in a large bowl until fully combined.
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. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using.
04 - Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces for even cooking.
05 - Lightly oil grill grates. Cook skewers for 5 to 7 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and develops grill marks.
06 - Sprinkle Parmesan cheese generously over skewers during the final 2 minutes of cooking. Close grill lid to melt cheese.
07 - Remove from grill and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The buttermilk and mayo marinade keeps the chicken impossibly tender while creating those gorgeous charred edges everyone fights over
- Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all day planning something special
02 -
- Pat the chicken slightly dry before threading to help those golden grill marks develop instead of steaming
- Let the skewers rest for just a couple minutes off the heat so the juices redistribute
03 -
- Thread the chicken pieces in the same direction so they cook evenly and lie flat against the grill grates
- Squeeze fresh lemon over the skewers right before serving to brighten all those rich flavors