Description
These Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers combine tender chicken pieces seasoned with zesty ranch spices and coated in a rich garlic parmesan butter sauce. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer, oven, or on the grill, these skewers are an irresistible crowd-pleaser with a spicy kick and fresh herb flavor.
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 including dry ranch seasoning, dill, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken pieces and olive oil to the bowl and toss thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture. Thread the seasoned chicken tightly onto soaked wooden skewers to ensure even cooking.
- Make Garlic Parmesan Sauce: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave. Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant. Add grated Parmesan cheese, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, minced fresh parsley, dry ranch seasoning, dried dill, and onion powder. Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Reserve two thirds of this sauce for basting at the end and keep one third to use during cooking.
- Cook (Air Fryer Method): Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place 2–3 chicken skewers inside at a time and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the skewers, baste with some of the reserved garlic parmesan sauce, then cook for an additional 2 minutes. Flip and baste again, cooking for 5–6 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Finish by coating the skewers with the reserved garlic butter sauce and sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Alternate Oven Method: Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the chicken skewers on it. Bake for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time and basting with the garlic parmesan sauce regularly. To finish, broil the skewers for 2 minutes for a golden top, then brush with reserved sauce and sprinkle Parmesan cheese.
- Alternate Grill Method: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken skewers for 5–6 minutes per side, basting continuously with the garlic parmesan butter sauce to keep them moist and flavorful. Once cooked through, drizzle with remaining sauce and sprinkle extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the chicken to prevent them from burning during cooking.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and red pepper flakes according to your desired level of spiciness.
- For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- If using chicken breasts, pounding to an even thickness can help with uniform cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fry, Oven Bake, Grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 1/6 of total)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Ranch Chicken Skewers, Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken, Grilled Chicken Skewers, Easy Chicken Recipe, Spicy Chicken Skewers
