Buttermilk Ranch Chicken Kabobs Recipes

BUTTERMILK RANCH OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine chicken, ranch seasoning, and buttermilk in a large ziploc bag.
• Turn the bag over several times to ensure the chicken is coated with the ranch and buttermilk and place in the refrigerator. Refrigerate for the entire day or at least one hour.
• Preheat the oven to 425F.
• Spay a large baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
• Combine corn muffin mix and seasonings in a shallow bowl.
• Remove the chicken pieces one at a time and shake off the excess buttermilk.
• Dip the chicken in the breading, turning to evenly coat. Shake off excess and place chicken, bone side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
• Repeat for remaining chicken pieces.
• Lightly spray the top of each piece of chicken with cooking spray.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Check the chicken at about 30 minutes and if the coating is turning too brown, just place a piece of foil lightly over the top of the chicken to prevent further browning.

BUTTERMILK RANCH CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Trim and cut two skinless boneless chicken breasts into 1-inch chunks.
• Marinade: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 2 teaspoons powdered ranch dressing mix, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon thyme or rosemary. You can substitute liquid buttermilk ranch dressing for the buttermilk and ranch powder.
• Cover the chicken with marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes minimum but a few hours is better. If doing a larger amount of chicken, use a gallon size zip-lock bag. For smaller amounts, a bowl will do.
• Preheat grill. You want to get the surface temperature to 450° or so-medium-high on most grills. On my grill that is medium, but mine is super hot. Clean and oil the grill, also.
• Thread the chicken onto skewers and discard the marinade. I used metal skewers. If using wood, you should soak them in water for 15-30 minutes or they will catch on fire.
• Place over direct heat and turn every 5 minutes until an internal temperature of 165°. 15-20 minutes dependent on the grill and chicken size.

ROSEMARY RANCH CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, salt, lemon juice, white vinegar, pepper, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes. Place chicken in the bowl, and stir to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers and discard marinade.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear.