Description
These Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are packed with bold, herby flavors from ranch seasoning, garlic, and Parmesan, cooked to juicy perfection using an air fryer, oven, or grill.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken tenders (or boneless thighs/breast), cut into 3″ pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 stick butter
- 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 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
- 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 pepper
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine chicken seasonings in a bowl. Toss chicken pieces in olive oil and seasoning mix, then thread onto skewers.
- Melt butter and garlic in a pan. Whisk in Parmesan, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, parsley, ranch seasoning, dill, and onion powder. Reserve 1/3 of the sauce for basting.
- Cook in air fryer at 400 °F for 5 minutes, flip and baste, cook for 2 more minutes, baste again, then finish cooking for 5–6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 °F.
- After cooking, baste with reserved sauce and sprinkle extra Parmesan before serving.
- For oven: Bake at 450 °F for 14 minutes, flip and baste halfway, then broil for 2 minutes and baste again.
- For grill: Cook over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, basting throughout, and baste once more at the end.
Notes
- Use metal skewers if you don’t have wooden ones.
- Prep chicken and sauce ahead and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165 °F internal temperature for doneness.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying hot sauce and red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days and reheat to re-crisp edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
