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Grilled Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Grilled ranch garlic parmesan chicken skewers with juicy chicken, a ranch-seasoned Parmesan crust, and golden char marks. Easy marinade clings to every bite, making these grilled chicken skewers ideal party food with ranch dipping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
min marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 570
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken skewers
  • 2 lb chicken breasts Cut into chunks.
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing For the marinade.
  • 0.25 cup olive oil For the marinade and grilling.
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Creates a golden, crispy coating.
  • 4 garlic Minced.
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix Dry mix for ranch flavor.
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning Adds herb aroma to the marinade.
  • 0.25 salt To taste.
  • 0.25 black pepper To taste.
  • 1 wooden skewers, soaked Soak to prevent burning.
  • 1 fresh parsley for garnish For serving.

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the marinade
  1. In a bowl, mix ranch dressing, olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, ranch seasoning mix, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
  2. Add the chicken chunks to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Skewer and grill
  1. Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers in an even layer so the pieces cook at the same rate.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  3. Grill the skewers for 5-6 minutes per side, until the chicken reaches 165°F and shows nice char marks.
Finish and serve
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with extra ranch for dipping.

Notes

Pro tip: Grill in batches if needed so the temperature stays steady and you get crisp Parmesan edges instead of steaming. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid drying. Freezing is not recommended because the marinade coating can lose texture. For a lower-fat swap, use light ranch dressing and reduce olive oil to 2 tbsp while keeping everything else the same.