Description

These Grilled Garlic Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and easy-to-make grilled dish perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners. Marinated in a garlic-infused ranch and mayonnaise mixture, the chicken pieces become juicy, tender, and packed with savory flavor. Optional vegetables like bell pepper, onion, and zucchini add color and freshness, making this a wholesome grilled meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Vegetables

2 Chicken Breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Bell Pepper (optional), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Medium Onion (optional), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Zucchini (optional), cut into 1-inch rings
8 Bamboo Skewers

Marinade

2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
4 Tbsp Ranch Dressing
4 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
Dash of Johny’s Seasoning or Paprika (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ranch dressing, finely chopped garlic, and Johny’s Seasoning or paprika. Mix well until the marinade is smooth and uniform.
Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken breast pieces into the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably longer, to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
Soak Wooden Skewers: Fill a casserole dish with water and soak the bamboo skewers until ready to use. This step helps prevent the skewers from burning during grilling.
Preheat Grill: When the chicken has finished marinating, preheat your grill to medium heat to allow for perfect cooking temperature.
Assemble Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken pieces and optional vegetables (bell pepper, onion, zucchini) onto the soaked skewers, distributing ingredients evenly for balanced cooking.
Grill Skewers: Place the skewers on the grill and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Turn the skewers three times during cooking to ensure all sides are evenly cooked and the chicken is fully done.

Notes

Soaking the bamboo skewers before grilling is essential to avoid charring and potential fire hazards.
Optional vegetables add flavor and nutrition but can be omitted for a pure chicken skewer experience.
Make sure to turn skewers multiple times to cook chicken evenly and prevent burning.
Marinating the chicken longer than 1 hour will enhance the garlic and ranch flavors.
Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.