Description
These Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue. Tender chicken pieces are seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, skewered, and cooked to perfection. They are then basted with a delicious garlic Parmesan butter sauce that adds a rich and savory finish to the dish. Whether you cook them in the air fryer, oven, or on the grill, these skewers are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Chicken Skewers:
- 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs, or breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce:
- 1 stick butter
- 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (more if desired)
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Prep and Skewer Chicken: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Combine chicken seasoning, coat chicken pieces, skewer tightly.
- Make the Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce: Melt butter, add garlic, hot sauce, seasonings, Parmesan. Whisk to combine.
- Cook The Chicken: Air fry skewers at 400°F for 12-14 minutes, basting with sauce.
Notes
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 450°F. Bake skewers for 14 minutes, flipping and basting with butter. Broil for 2 minutes. Baste with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Grill Preparation: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill skewers for 5-6 minutes each side, basting with butter. Baste with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
