Dill Pickle Chicken Skewers
Servings: 6
Calories: 302kcal
Ingredients
For the marinade
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup pickle juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2-3 garlic clove crushed
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 large large chicken breasts skinless cubed
Skewers
- ½ cup Parmesan grated
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- sliced pickles
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the marinade.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks and place in a bowl. Mix into the marinade, cover and allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours, covered in the fridge.
- Thread the marinated chicken skewers with sliced pickles. I prefer to use metal skewers, but if using wood make sure to soak in water for at least 30 minutes prior to using.
- Heat an outdoor grill to 425F then cook the skewers, turning every 3-5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown on all sides.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked brush chicken with ranch dressing and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
- Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Marinate as long as you can. Thirty minutes works, but if you can toss the chicken in the marinade the night before, you will notice a big difference in flavor and tenderness. I will often prep these on Sunday for an easy Monday night dinner.
Do not crowd the skewers. Leave a little space between each chunk of chicken so the heat can circulate and get that nice golden color all the way around. If pieces are pressed too tight together, they steam instead of grill.
Check doneness with a thermometer. Chicken is safe to eat at 165F internal temperature. It takes the guesswork out completely. My bite size steak uses the same approach and it works every time.
Rest before serving. Five minutes feels like a long time when everyone is hungry, but it really does make the chicken more juicy. Promise it is worth it.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1mg
