Description
These Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are bursting with flavor and perfect for a quick and tasty meal. Tender chicken pieces are seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then cooked to perfection and finished with a rich garlic Parmesan butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken & Seasoning:
- 2 lbs chicken tenders (or thighs/breasts), 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
Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce:
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
- 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp onion powder
Other:
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, mix all chicken seasonings. Add chicken pieces, olive oil, and seasonings. Toss to coat thoroughly. Thread chicken tightly onto soaked skewers.
- Make Garlic Parmesan Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan or microwave with minced garlic. Add Parmesan, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, herbs, and remaining seasonings. Whisk to combine. Reserve ⅔ of the sauce for final basting, and use ⅓ for cooking.
- Cook (Air Fryer Method): Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Cook 2–3 skewers at a time for 5 minutes. Flip and baste with sauce. Cook for 2 more minutes, flip again, baste, and cook 5–6 more minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F. Finish with reserved garlic butter and extra Parmesan.
- Alternate 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. Finish with reserved sauce and Parmesan.
- Alternate 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.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fry, Oven, Grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers, Chicken Skewers Recipe, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe
