Bacon Chicken Ranch Skewers

July 14, 2025

If you’re looking for the perfect quick-and-easy recipe to throw on the grill this summer, then you will love these Bacon Chicken Ranch Skewers. These tender and juicy skewers start out with perfectly-moist chicken that is marinated in a tangy combination of greek yogurt and ranch seasoning. Then, the marinated chicken is layered on a skewer with red onions, cherry tomatoes, and strips of your favorite crispy bacon. Serve it with a side of creamy ranch dressing, and you’ll have the perfect summertime meal ready in minutes!

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Friends, can you believe that we’ve already reached the halfway point in the summer? I don’t know about you, but it feels like this year is completely flying by. Already, my boys and I have moved into a new house, we’ve been creating our own new schedules and routines, and we are gearing up for our first international family trip to… JAPAN! I could not be more excited, and of course you already know that I’ll be taking you along on the entire trip on Instagram. And, who knows… there may be some delicious Japanese-inspired recipes coming to the blog when I get back!

But for now, we have a recipe that is all-America: these Bacon Chicken Ranch Skewers. If you’re looking for a simple and easy recipe to throw onto the grill this summer season, then you are going to love these skewers. They come together with tender chicken thighs that are marinated to perfection with a little greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, dill, and garlic. If you’ve never marinated chicken in yogurt before, you MUST — it will change your life. The yogurt leaves the chicken moist and juicy, while also adding more protein to this recipe, which will keep you feeling fuller, longer.

Once the chicken is marinated, it’s then skewered with strips of crispy bacon, crunchy red onion, and juicy cherry tomatoes that are then grilled to perfection. Just be sure to serve these skewers with an extra side of creamy ranch dressing for dipping — and if you’re looking for a healthier option to your traditional store-bought ranch dressing, I highly recommend whipping up a batch of my 5 Minute Healthy Ranch dressing. Want a more high-protein option? Try my Cottage Cheese Ranch Dressing, which is thick, creamy, and just as delicious as any classic ranch dressing. No matter which recipe you decide to use, just keep one thing in-mind: do NOT skip the ranch!

A flat lay of raw ingredients on a countertop: cherry tomatoes, bacon slices, sour cream, flour, sliced red onions, metal skewers, dried herbs, grated cheese, and cubed raw chicken in bowls. — To make these skewers, you’ll need chicken thighs, greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, dried dill, garlic, bacon, red onions, cherry tomatoes, and ranch dressing.

A bowl of marinated meat with a spoon is surrounded by fresh tomatoes, onion, herbs, flour, and skewers on a textured surface, suggesting preparation for cooking or grilling. — To make these skewers, you’ll need chicken thighs, greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, dried dill, garlic, bacon, red onions, cherry tomatoes, and ranch dressing.

What You Need to Make These Perfect Grilled Chicken Skewers

Chicken Thighs: I like using chicken thighs, because they’re tender and delicious, and turn out perfectly on the grill! Just be sure to cut the chicken thighs into cubes — if you want, you can also ask your butcher to do this for you!
Greek Yogurt: Creamy greek yogurt makes the chicken super moist while it cooks. Plus, it also
Ranch Seasoning: I get ranch seasoning at Trader Joe’s, but you can also use a ranch dressing packet from any grocery store! This seasoning blend adds a tangy and delicious flavor to the chicken that is truly unbeatable.
Dried Dill: A little dried dill brings out the flavor of the ranch seasoning and adds a delicious flavor to the sauce. Don’t skip it!
Garlic: I will always recommend using fresh garlic cloves in my recipes, and this recipe is no exception!
Bacon: Thin and crispy bacon tastes perfect with the chicken and ranch. I like to use sugar-free bacon, but any bacon that you prefer will work well, here.
Red Onions: Red onions are fresh and tangy and add a delicious flavor to the skewers.
Cherry Tomatoes: I love using cherry tomatoes here, because they’re small, crunchy, and perfect for skewering!
Ranch Dressing: For more of that extra ranch flavor, these Chicken Bacon Ranch Skewers are perfect when served with a little ranch dressing for dipping.

Raw skewers with marinated meat, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and mushrooms are arranged on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ready for grilling. Bowls of ingredients and metal skewers are nearby. — Once the chicken is marinated, prepare the skewers. Add a piece of the chicken onto the skewers, followed by a slice of the red onion, the folded bacon, and then a cherry tomato. Repeat the ingredients until the skewer is full, then set it aside.

How to Make These Easy Chicken Ranch Skewers

To make these chicken skewers, start by preparing the chicken. Cut the chicken thighs into cubes and add them to a bowl alongside the greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, dried dill, and garlic. Toss the chicken to coat it well, then place a cover on the bowl. Transfer the bowl into the fridge and allow the chicken to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Once the chicken is done marinating, preheat your grill to 500F. While the grill is preheating, prepare the skewers. Chop the bacon in half, fold the pieces, then set them aside. Then, place a piece of the chicken onto the skewers, followed by a slice of the red onion, the folded bacon, and then a cherry tomato. Repeat the ingredients until the skewer is full, then set it aside.

Once the grill is hot, add the chicken skewers to it and close the grill. Allow the skewers to cook, undisturbed, for 10 minutes.

Five metal skewers with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bacon pieces are lined up on a grill, showing char marks and a variety of colorful, cooked ingredients. — Heat the grill to 500 F and cook the skewers, undisturbed, for 10 minutes. Then, flip them to the other side and cook them for another 10 minutes. The chicken should not stick to the grill!

A plate with grilled chicken and vegetable skewers, mixed greens, and cherry tomatoes, served with a side of creamy white dipping sauce. Forks and another plate with more skewers are also visible. — Heat the grill to 500 F and cook the skewers, undisturbed, for 10 minutes. Then, flip them to the other side and cook them for another 10 minutes. The chicken should not stick to the grill!

Once the 10 minutes are up, open the grill cover and rotate the chicken skewers to the other side. The chicken should lift easily — if it sticks, it’s not ready to be flipped yet. If this is the case, cover the grill again and cook the chicken in 2 minute increments.

Once the chicken has been flipped, allow the skewers to cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165F. Once the skewers are done, transfer them to a plate. Serve them with a side of ranch dressing and enjoy!

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** Photography by Tanya Pilgrim

gluten-free/Grain Free/Nut Free/Refined Sugar Free