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!
Ingredients
For the Bacon Chicken Ranch Skewers:
- 2 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 Cup Greek Yogurt
- ¼ Cup Ranch Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Dill
- 6 Cloves Garlic mashed
- 1 12 Ounce Package Bacon slices cut in half and folded
- 2 Red Onions roughly chopped
- 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes
For Serving:
- Ranch Dressing for dipping
Instructions
- 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.
- 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!
Calories: 714kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 2696mg | Potassium: 1121mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 724IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 7mg
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