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Grilled Ranch Chicken

Savory Grilled Ranch Chicken Skewers with Creamy Sauce

Experience the joy of Grilled Ranch Chicken infused with ranch goodness, topped with creamy tomatillo avocado sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing Opt for dairy-free ranch for a vegan twist.
  • 2 tablespoons Ranch Seasoning Feel free to use homemade seasoning.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is preferred.
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Tenderloins Can substitute with chicken breast or thigh.
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro Roughly chopped; can be omitted.
  • 1 medium Poblano Pepper Roughly chopped; substitute with jalapeño for more spice.
  • 1 medium Avocado Make sure it’s ripe.
  • 1 medium Tomatillo Quartered; green tomatoes can be a substitute.
  • 1 medium Lime Juiced; lemon juice can be a substitute.
  • Salt Season to taste.
  • Pepper Season to taste.

Equipment

  • grill
  • skewers
  • mixing bowl
  • Blender
  • Baking Sheet
  • foil

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak six wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, ranch seasoning, and minced garlic until well combined.
  3. Cut the chicken tenderloins into bite-sized chunks and add to the marinade, stirring gently.
  4. Preheat your oven to medium broil and line a baking sheet with foil.
  5. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers.
  6. Broil the chicken for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping every 10 minutes for even cooking.
  7. In a blender, combine ranch dressing, cilantro, poblanos, avocado, tomatillo, lime juice, salt, and pepper and blend until smooth.
  8. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest briefly before serving with the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewersCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, offering a flavorful grilled chicken experience with a creamy sauce.

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