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Grilled chicken skewers coated in ranch garlic Parmesan marinade and served with parsley and dipping sauce.

Chicken Skewer Recipe with Garlic Parmesan Ranch Flavor

This article turns thesource’s grilled chicken skewer recipe into a fresh, original food-blog formatwhile preserving the same core elements: a ranch, garlic, Parmesan, and oliveoil marinade; cubed chicken threaded onto skewers; medium-high grilling for 10to 15 minutes; optional lemon, herbs, and sauces; and storage guidance for bothleftovers and make-ahead prep
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Prep Time 9 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American-style grilled chicken, inferred from the source’s grilling format and ingredient profile
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the marinade
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional for extra brightness
  • For the skewers
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Wooden or metal skewers
  • Optional for serving
  • Extra Parmesan
  • Chopped parsley
  • Ranch dressing
  • Barbecue sauce
  • Yogurt dip
  • Lemon wedges

Method
 

  1. Mix the marinade.
  2. In a bowl, stir together the ranch dressing, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, parsley, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice if using.
  3. Coat the chicken.
  4. Add the cubed chicken to a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over it and toss until all the pieces are well coated.
  5. Let it marinate.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For deeper flavor, you can let it sit up to 2 hours.
  7. Prep the skewers.
  8. If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 15 minutes first. Then thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between pieces so they cook evenly.
  9. Preheat the grill.
  10. Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high.
  11. Grill the skewers.
  12. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning from time to time, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F inside.
  13. Rest and serve.
  14. Let the skewers rest for a few minutes before serving. Finish with more parsley or Parmesan if you like, and serve with your favorite dips or side dishes.

Notes

Chicken thighs are a great choice when you want especially juicy skewers. The source specifically recommends them as a more tender option than breasts.
If you have time, a longer marinating window will deepen the flavor. The original recipe suggests overnight marinating as an option for even better results.
Try not to move the skewers too often on the grill. The source notes that leaving them in place helps you get better grill marks