BACON RANCH CHICKEN SKEWERS

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These bacon ranch chicken skewers were intended to star at your next tailgate cookout. They are easy, interesting, and incredibly adaptable.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 2h46m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup ranch dressing
1 teaspoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
24 (1-inch) pieces red onion
12 slices thick cut bacon
salt and black pepper to taste
12 (6 inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 2 hours

Steps:

  • Whisk together ranch dressing and hot chile paste in a large bowl.
  • Mix in chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from the bag and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken pieces dry with more paper towels.
  • Thread a piece of onion about 1 1/2 inches down the skewer.
  • Thread the end portion of one strip of bacon onto skewer so the rest of the strip is hanging down. Skewer on a piece of chicken; thread on the next portion of the bacon. Turn the skewer so that the long end of the bacon is again hanging down. Repeat this process of skewering and turning until the entire strip of bacon is threaded, using 4 to 5 chicken pieces.
  • Thread a second piece of onion onto the end of the skewer.
  • Repeat steps 5 through 7 for all twelve skewers.
  • Season chicken skewers with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center, 12 to 16 minutes total per skewer. Serve with ranch dressing as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 118.3 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 42.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 402.1 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

Mdkebrea Hosain
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These skewers are a must-try for any chicken lover.


Mushrif Zahri444
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I can't wait to make these skewers again!


Becky Quarry
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These skewers are perfect for a summer barbecue.


Hafiz Sharjeel
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I love how juicy and flavorful these chicken skewers are.


Danielle sturges
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These skewers are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.


Haidera Alaa
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I've never been a huge fan of chicken skewers, but these are amazing!


Efenadju florence
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These skewers are always a crowd-pleaser.


Akhi Pakhi
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I love that I can make these skewers ahead of time and then just grill them when I'm ready to eat.


Md Shadhin
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The bacon and ranch dressing give these chicken skewers so much flavor.


Joseph Miller
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These skewers are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Kaleemullah Bughio
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used different types of chicken and vegetables, and it always turns out great.


Youssry
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These bacon ranch chicken skewers were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.