Garlic Ranch Parmesan Chicken Kabobs | Easy Summer Dinner
These Garlic Ranch Parmesan Chicken Kabobs are an easy and flavorful chicken dinner that is gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and egg-free. Perfect for grilling, air frying, or oven baking, they offer a creamy ranch twist paired with dairy-free parmesan cheese for a savory finish. Ideal for busy weeknights and casual summer meals, this recipe is kid-friendly, allergen-conscious, and packed with bold garlic and herb flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (including marinating time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Oven Broiling, Air Frying
- Cuisine: American, Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (preferably homemade or dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup dairy-free parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup dairy-free parmesan cheese (for sprinkling after cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Trim and chop the boneless skinless chicken breast into bite-sized chunks for even cooking and easy skewering.
- Marinate: Toss the chicken chunks with ranch dressing, 1/4 cup dairy-free parmesan, minced garlic, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to enhance flavor.
- Assemble Kabobs: Thread the seasoned chicken pieces onto skewers, ensuring they are evenly spaced to cook thoroughly.
- Grill Method: Preheat grill to medium heat (around 350°F). Brush grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking. Place kabobs on grill and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until chicken is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Oven Broil Method: Preheat oven broiler. Place skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet or on a cooling rack inside the sheet. Broil for 5 minutes, flip kabobs, and broil for another 5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust rack position closer to broiler if necessary, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Air Fryer Method: Preheat air fryer to 425°F. Place kabobs in the basket and cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooked, sprinkle additional dairy-free parmesan cheese and salt to taste over the kabobs. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- The recommended dairy-free parmesan cheese for this recipe is by Follow Your Heart, which provides excellent flavor despite typical canned parmesan cheeses not being favored.
- You can make your own dairy-free ranch dressing or opt for a store-bought dairy-free or vegan ranch to keep the recipe allergen-friendly.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Monitor the broiler closely as oven broil intensities vary and can cause food to burn quickly.
- For egg-free ranch dressing, substitute vegan mayonnaise in the homemade ranch recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 4 ounces of cooked chicken kabobs)
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1223 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g (6 g polyunsaturated + 3 g monounsaturated)
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg
Keywords: budget-friendly, dairy-free, easy, gluten-free, keto, kid-friendly, main dish, nut-free
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