How to keep chicken skewers from drying out?

Pack the chicken tightly on skewers and baste with sauce while cooking. Using a thermometer helps avoid overcooking past 165°F.

How to prepare chicken skewers from Costco?

Season and thread them onto skewers, then follow the same cooking methods. Adjust cook times depending on thickness.

How long can you keep chicken skewers in the fridge?

Cooked skewers last up to 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container. For best taste, reheat in the air fryer or oven.

How long on each side for chicken parm?

For grilled skewers, cook 5–6 minutes per side. In the air fryer, flip at 5 minutes, then again after 2 minutes before finishing.

Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers Amazing Juicy Recipe

Description

Juicy Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers with a buttery, garlicky sauce. Air fryer, oven, or grill. Quick, cheesy, and perfect for dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs chicken tenders (or thighs/breast), cut into 3-inch pieces

2 tbsp olive oil

1.5 tbsp dry ranch seasoning (for chicken)

1 tsp dried dill (for chicken)

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Wooden skewers, soaked 30 minutes

1 stick butter

8–10 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus more for finishing

1 tbsp hot sauce

2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning

1 tsp dried dill

1/2 tsp onion powder

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Instructions

1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes so they do not scorch.

2. Toss chicken with olive oil, 1.5 tbsp ranch seasoning, 1 tsp dill, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Thread chicken tightly onto soaked skewers with no gaps so juices stay in.

4. Melt butter gently in a saucepan. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, not browned.

5. Stir in hot sauce, red pepper flakes, parmesan, ranch seasoning, dill, and onion powder. Mix until creamy.

6. Reserve two-thirds of the sauce in a clean bowl for basting after the chicken is cooked.

7. AIR FRYER: Preheat to 400°F. Cook 2–3 skewers for 5 minutes. Flip and baste lightly. Cook 2 minutes, flip and baste again, then cook 5–6 minutes more until internal temp is 165°F.

8. OVEN: Preheat to 450°F. Bake skewers 7 minutes, flip and baste, then another 7 minutes. Broil 2 minutes, baste again, and finish with parmesan.

9. GRILL: Heat grill to medium-high. Cook skewers 5–6 minutes per side, basting with sauce, until chicken reaches 165°F. Finish with parmesan.

Notes

If sauce separates, whisk in 1–2 tbsp softened butter to re-emulsify.

Always reserve sauce for post-cooking basting to avoid contamination.

Trim skewers if they do not fit in the air fryer.

Pack chicken tightly on skewers to keep it juicy.

Wash basting brush between raw and cooked uses.

Prep Time: 40 minutes (includes soaking skewers)
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dinner Recipes
Method: Air fryer, Oven, or Grill
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer
Calories: Not specified
Sugar: Not specified
Sodium: Not specified
Fat: Not specified
Saturated Fat: Not specified
Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
Trans Fat: Not specified
Carbohydrates: Not specified
Fiber: Not specified
Protein: Not specified
Cholesterol: Not specified