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Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Ranch garlic parmesan chicken skewers with juicy grilled chicken coated in a thick ranch-and-Parmesan crust. Marinate the chunks for 30 minutes to 2 hours, then grill on soaked skewers until each side is golden and reach 165°F.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 780
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken marinade
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 4 garlic, minced
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 salt and pepper to taste
Chicken skewers
  • 2 lb chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 6 Wooden skewers, soaked

Equipment

  • 1 grill
  • 1 skewers

Method
 

Make the ranch-garlic parmesan marinade
  1. In a bowl, mix ranch dressing, olive oil, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, ranch seasoning mix, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
  2. Add the chicken chunks to the marinade and stir to coat thoroughly.
Marinate
  1. Cover and marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours in the refrigerator until flavors infuse, with the chicken visibly coated in thick ranch and parmesan.
Skewer and grill
  1. Thread the marinated chicken chunks onto soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between pieces so they grill evenly.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat until hot, aiming for strong grill marks.
  3. Grill the skewers for 5-6 minutes per side until the chicken reaches 165°F and the surface looks golden with a visible parmesan crust.
  4. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately with extra ranch for dipping.

Notes

Pro tip: For the strongest parmesan crust, let excess marinade drip back into the bowl before skewering, then grill without overcrowding the grates. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently until warmed through (microwave or oven). Freezing is not recommended because the ranch coating can break when thawed. Dietary swap: use a low-fat or Greek-yogurt ranch dressing to reduce calories while keeping the same garlicky coating.