Description
Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken Skewers are juicy, tangy, and packed with bold ranch flavor. Marinated in dill pickle juice and grilled to perfection, these easy skewers are perfect for busy weeknights, backyard cookouts, or game day gatherings. Serve with extra ranch for dipping and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together dill pickle juice, ranch dressing, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and toss until fully coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and has nice grill marks.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 3–5 minutes.
- Serve warm with additional ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Do not marinate longer than 2 hours, as the pickle juice can break down the chicken too much.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness.
- If baking instead of grilling, bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Always soak wooden skewers to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (+ 30 minutes marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg