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Grilled Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

🍗 Grilled Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers – A Flavor Explosion

These Grilled Chicken Skewers are juicy, smoky, and packed with bold flavor from ranch seasoning, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for BBQ nights, meal prep, or quick summer dinners, they’re simple to make but taste like something straight off a grill house menu.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinate 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Grilled
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1½ lbs chicken breast cut into bite-size cubes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika for deeper flavor
  • Pinch of chili flakes for heat
  • For Serving
  • Fresh parsley
  • Extra Parmesan
  • Ranch dipping sauce

Method
 

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic, Parmesan, lemon juice, and black pepper.
  2. Add chicken and toss until fully coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2️⃣ Prepare Skewers
  1. Thread chicken pieces onto skewers evenly. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20–30 minutes first.
3️⃣ Grill
  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Cook skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken is golden and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
4️⃣ Finish & Serve
  1. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley. Serve hot with ranch dip.

Notes

🧄 Marinate overnight for deeper flavor
🔥 Don’t overcrowd skewers for even grilling
🧀 Add Parmesan after grilling for best texture
🍋 Fresh lemon juice brightens the richness