Description
Get ready to fire up the grill and indulge in a flavor explosion with these Smoky Bacon Ranch Chicken Skewers! Tender chicken cubes wrapped in crispy bacon and coated in a mouthwatering blend of ranch seasoning and smoky spices – this dish is sure to be the star of your next backyard barbecue or family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 slices bacon, cut into halves
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup ranch dressing, for dipping
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, ranch seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated with the flavorful seasoning mix.
- Wrap with Bacon: Take a piece of bacon and wrap it around each chicken cube, securing it with a skewer. Repeat this process until all the chicken cubes are wrapped in bacon.
- Preheat the Grill: Fire up your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, getting it nice and hot for the skewers.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the bacon-wrapped chicken skewers on the hot grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning them occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy and delightful.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the skewers from the grill, drizzle them with the ranch dressing, and garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant, appetizing presentation.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different protein options, such as turkey, pork, or firm tofu. You can also switch up the seasoning with Italian herbs, barbecue spices, or a Cajun blend. For a lighter version, consider using turkey bacon or a low-fat ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg