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Garlic Ranch Chicken Skewers are the perfect way to enjoy kabobs this summer. Get grilling with this easy to make chicken that has all the flavor on each skewer!
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Grilled Garlic Ranch Chicken Skewers
Start your evening off with a delicious and simple dinner. I love making skewers on the grill in the summer time. It is quick and easy to assemble and add right onto the grill. The chicken has a nice garlic ranch flavoring and becomes tender and juicy once cooked. Add vegetables on the skewers to add flavor and a soft, crunchy texture that completes the meal. The chicken and vegetables make the perfect combination!
With the help of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil, the skewers are assembled and laid flat on the Reynolds Wrap® non stick foil. To help keep the grill clean and free from the chicken sticking or the vegetables falling through the grates. Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil will cook the chicken skewers perfectly, giving it a steamy covering while grilling it from the inside out, without any of the chicken and vegetables getting stuck to the foil. These garlic ranch chicken skewers are so tender and flavorful your family is going to be begging for more.
Garlic Ranch Chicken Ingredients:
Easy ingredients that are always on hand. Cut the chicken into the same size for the best cooking. Slice the vegetables to a similar size and add them in-between the chicken. Together the garlic ranch flavor and Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil will create the perfect dinner!
- Dry Ranch Dressing Mix: Simple way of adding the most flavor to your chicken.
- Olive Oil: Mix well with the dressing to create a baste that can be brushed over the chicken and vegetables.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Gives a sweet and spicy taste to the ingredients.
- Garlic: Adds some intense flavoring over the chicken skewers.
- Chicken: Cut into 1 inch chunks of pieces.
- Bell Peppers, Red Onion and Zucchini: Chop evenly and flat to be able to slide onto the skewers evenly.
- Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil: Create a grill packet using foil to help cook, grill and steam the chicken and vegetable skewers.
- Wooden Skewers: Great for holding onto the chicken and vegetables while cooking.
Let’s Grill Some Chicken Skewers!
A trick using the Reynolds Wrap® non stick foil is to make a grill shield by folding a sheet of foil in thirds like a business letter. Slip it under the exposed parts of bamboo skewers when grilling kebabs to help keep them from burning.
- Whisk Together Ingredients: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. In a large bowl whisk together the dry ranch mix, olive oil, apple cider vinegar and garlic. Add in the chicken, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion and zucchini and toss to coat.
- Prepare Skewers: Lay down a sheet of foil with the dull side up. Thread the chicken and vegetables onto the wooden skewers. Lay evenly across the foil. Fold up the edges and tightly close around the skewers.
- Grill the Chicken Skewers: Place the foil pack on the fire or grill. Let the kaboobs grill on each side about 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked throughout and no longer pink.
How Long Do You Soak Bamboo Skewers?
It is best to soak bamboo or wooden skewers for about 30 minutes long. You can even soak them overnight in water. Well, soaked skewers will last longer on the grill without burning up the ends of the sticks.
Variation of Skewers:
Try a variation of ways to make your kabobs. Add fruits and vegetables, substitute meat and create fun ways to season your skewers. The options are endless this grilling season!
- Vegetables: Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Red Onions, mushrooms and Potatoes.
- Fruits: Pineapple or Tomatoes
- Meat: Switch out the meat with steak, pork or add in shrimp and scallops.
- Seasoning: Make your own garlic ranch seasoning or try a chicken marinade instead.
What Temperature Do You Grill Skewers At?
Chicken is grills quickly! Place the chicken skewer foil packet on the grill directly. Prepare the grill for direct heat grilling over medium to medium-high heat. This ranges from 350 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit depending on the grill. Allow the grill to preheat for about 10 to 15 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to determine if your chicken is cooked through properly before taking it off the skewers.
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Za’atar Chicken
Seasoned with a traditional Middle Eastern Za’atar spice blend and grilled, this Za’atar chicken is juicy and packed with unique flavors. In just 20 minutes you’ll have a flavorful and filling dinner that no one will forget!
If you have never heard of Za’atar seasoning, you are not alone! I just heard of it recently, and now I’m hooked! It’s a great savory blend of warm and earthy seasonings that will really wow your taste buds. You can also make the spice at home! If you like homemade spices, you’ll have to try this Homemade Fajita Seasoning, this better than store bought Italian Seasoning, and this Taco Seasoning too!
Grilled Za’atar Chicken
So at this point you may be wondering what is Za’atar seasoning? It is a blend of savory, nutty, and earthy spices that usually includes oregano, thyme, marjoram, and sumac. There are different blends of Za’atar seasoning based on where you are eating it. Kind of like curry the ingredients can change based on the area it’s made in. I have a link to the Za’atar seasoning blend in the recipe box below too if you want to make it, or you can pick it up from the store.
Grilled Za’atar Chicken is quickly marinated in the Za’atar seasoning and olive oil and grilled to perfection. I really think you are going to love this dish! It’s an easy 20 minute dinner that would go great with some pita bread and hummus. I also love with baba ganoush which goes great with this Za’atar seasoning. You can actually sprinkle some on top and the flavor is incredible. I think this will be a new family favorite!
Ingredients
These simple ingredients combine to make the most delicious and moist chicken. This Za’atar chicken is so unique, and amazingly flavorful! If you are looking for a great easy dinner, then this is the recipe for you! See the recipe card below for exact measurements.
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: If you get a breast that is really thick, then you’ll want to flatten it out a bit so that it will all cook evenly on the grill.
- Olive Oil: Olive oil is a must for this recipe. It’s a great quality oil that helps the flavors in the seasonings really pop.
- Lemon Juice: Lemon juice is just what this recipe needs to bring out all of these gorgeous flavors!
- Za’atar Seasoning: I love making this blend at home! It is really herby and nutty, and perfect on meat. I add sesame seeds, coriander, and salt to my blend and I think it’s fantastic!
- Garlic: Minced garlic is one of my favorite things to eat on chicken. It’s so full of flavor and makes every bite the perfect one!
Za’atar Chicken Recipe
This recipe is so easy! I love how quickly it comes together and it really is so delicious. I ate it with some tomatoes and pita bread and it was perfection. Some of my kids added salt and pepper, but I thought it was perfect the way it was. You can make it however you like, and I know you are going to love it!
- Whisk: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, za’atar seasoning, and garlic.
- Put in Bag: Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag then pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Refrigerate: Seal the bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Grill: Grill chicken breasts on medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165° Fahrenheit.
- Enjoy: Let the chicken rest before slicing and enjoying!
Tips for Grilling Chicken
Here are a few simple ways to make yourself the master of the grill! Once your friends and family get a bite of your grilled Za’atar chicken, they’ll be hooked. It’s hard not to be when they’re so juicy and flavorful.
- Use a Thermometer: This step is super important so that your chicken doesn’t dry out on the grill. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of your chicken. You can take them off the grill when the temperature inside reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If you cook them any more than that, they may dry out.
- Let Rest: The key to juicy grilled Za’atar chicken is letting it rest for a minute or two after you pull it off the grill. This allows all of the tasty juices to reabsorb, giving you chicken breast that will melt in your mouth! If you cut into them too soon after grilling, those juices may be released instead of absorbing back into the meat.
- Dripping: If you have seasoning and oil dripping off of your chicken, it will make the flames touch the meat and that’s where the black burned part comes from. If you don’t want crispy crunchy parts on your chicken, make sure that your seasoning is all over your chicken, but not dripping off.
Storing Leftovers
Who doesn’t wan’t grilled Za’atar chicken for leftovers? This recipe makes enough to serve eight people, so if you need to save your leftovers here is how.
In the Refrigerator: Store your cooled chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
More Chicken Recipes
I love a simple chicken dinner! But sometimes chicken can taste boring when you are always making it the same way. Here are some recipes that will give you great ideas to keep your chicken tasting unique and juicy!
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