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Pan of Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken Skewers on a wooden table with Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing from overhead.
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Dill Pickle Ranch Skewers

Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken Skewers are a must-try! Juicy chicken marinated in pickle juice, finished with homemade dill pickle ranch.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Marinating Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 26 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Keyword: Dill Pickle Ranch Skewers
Servings: 10 dill pickle ranch skewers
Calories: 207kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 8-10 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) dill pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup dill pickle ranch dressing, divided, plus more for dipping
  • fresh dill, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • To a large bowl, add the chicken pieces and dill pickle juice. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 8 hours).
  • When ready to cook, whisk together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a separate bowl. Add the marinated chicken and toss to coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning mix.
  • Thread the seasoned chicken onto the soaked wooden skewers.
  • Add ½ cup of dill pickle ranch dressing to a small bowl. Brush the chicken generously with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate the remaining ½ cup for brushing after cooking.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the basket with nonstick spray.
  • Add the skewers to the basket in a single layer. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.)
  • Air fry for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Generously brush the cooked chicken with the reserved dill pickle ranch. Use any extra dressing for dipping.
  • Garnish with fresh dill. Serve with dill pickle ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

*Oven & Grilling Instructions
To Bake In The Oven:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Follow the instructions up to placing the chicken skewers in the air fryer. Instead, arrange the chicken skewers onto the lined baking sheet.
  3. Brush with dill pickle ranch dressing. 
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Remove from the oven. Brush more dill pickle ranch dressing over the chicken. 
To Grill:
  1. Thread marinated and seasoned chicken onto the skewers. 
  2. Brush with dill pickle ranch dressing.
  3. Grill over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Brush more dill pickle ranch dressing over the chicken. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken skewer | Calories: 207kcal