Description

Crispy golden chicken skewers made with tender chicken breast and a honey-garlic marinade, served with a cool herbed ranch dip for balance. Perfect for a smoky, protein-packed meal.

Ingredients

Chicken breast (1.5 lbs), skinned and diced
Breadcrumbs (1 cup), use panko for extra crunch
Ranch dressing (1 cup), homemade or store-bought
Garlic powder (1 tsp), fresh garlic works too
Olive oil (2 tbsp), use avocado oil for higher smoke point

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Instructions

Combine honey, ranch dressing, and garlic powder in a bowl to make marinade
Dice chicken into 1-inch cubes and toss in marinade for 30 minutes
Thread chicken onto wet wooden skewers, alternating with herbs and lemon slices
Preheat grill to 450°F. Sear skewers for 6 minutes on each side until golden
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with ranch dip and garnishes

Notes

Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes to prevent charring
Chill marinated chicken for 30 minutes before grilling to set coating
Use tongs instead of forks to flip chicken and prevent juice loss
Test doneness with a meat thermometer (165°F internal temp is critical)
Toast breadcrumbs in a dry skillet before use for intensified flavor
Avoid room-temperature chicken to prevent coating from falling off
Don’t undercoat chicken to ensure proper breading adherence

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 2500mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg