Name: Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers: 5 Irresistible Steps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken tenders, cut into 3-inch pieces; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1½ tbsp dry ranch seasoning; 1 tsp dried dill; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ cup unsalted butter; 8–10 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp hot sauce; 2 tsp red pepper flakes; ⅓ cup fresh parsley, minced; 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning; 1 tsp dried dill; ½ tsp onion powder; Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Description

Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are flavorful and easy to make. Perfect for grilling, baking, or air frying.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs chicken tenders, cut into 3-inch pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
1½ tbsp dry ranch seasoning
1 tsp dried dill
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup unsalted butter
8–10 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp hot sauce
2 tsp red pepper flakes
⅓ cup fresh parsley, minced
1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
1 tsp dried dill
½ tsp onion powder
Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Instructions

Mix all chicken seasonings in a bowl.
Add chicken pieces and olive oil; toss to coat thoroughly.
Thread chicken tightly onto soaked skewers.
Melt butter in a saucepan or microwave with minced garlic.
Add Parmesan, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, parsley, and remaining seasonings. Whisk to combine.
Reserve ⅔ of the sauce for final basting, use ⅓ for cooking.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Cook 2–3 skewers at a time for 5 minutes.
Flip and baste with sauce. Cook 2 more minutes, flip, baste, and cook 5–6 more minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
Finish with reserved garlic butter and extra Parmesan.
For oven method, preheat oven to 450°F. Bake skewers on a foil-lined sheet for 14 minutes, flipping halfway and basting throughout. Broil for 2 minutes at the end.
For grill method, grill skewers over medium-high heat, 5–6 minutes per side, basting with garlic butter as they cook.
Finish with a final drizzle of sauce and Parmesan.

Notes

Adjust hot sauce to your taste.
Soak skewers to prevent burning.
Use fresh herbs for better flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grilling, Baking, Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer
Calories: 420
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 650
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 12
Carbohydrates: 4
Fiber: 0.5
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 115

Keywords: Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers