Ingredients

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(Serves 4 | Makes 8 skewers)

Chicken & marinade:

1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1.5” cubes
½ cup homemade ranch dressing (see below—you control the sodium!)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium options!)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried dill
½ tsp onion powder
Salt & black pepper

Homemade ranch dressing (blood sugar friendly):

¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat—you love high-protein!)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp fresh dill, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
1 tsp fresh chives, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp buttermilk or unsweetened almond milk
Salt & black pepper

For serving:

Lemon wedges (brightens richness—you love citrus!)
Extra grated Parmesan
Fresh parsley
Optional: Grilled zucchini or cauliflower rice (low-carb—you love this!)

Instructions

1. Make ranch dressing:

Whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth.

2. Marinate chicken:

In a bowl, combine chicken, ⅓ cup ranch, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, dill, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Marinate 15–30 min (or up to 2 hours refrigerated).

3. Skewer:

If using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Thread chicken onto skewers (don’t overcrowd).

4. Grill:

Grill: Over medium-high heat 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken reaches 165°F.
Broiler: On a foil-lined pan 6 inches from heat, 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Air fryer: 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.

5. Serve:

Drizzle with remaining ranch; garnish with Parmesan, parsley, and lemon wedges.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use chicken thighs—they stay juicier than breasts during grilling.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use reduced-sodium Parmesan + skip added salt in marinade
→ Boost umami with extra garlic and lemon zest
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Homemade ranch uses no added sugar
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to marinade for fiber + glycemic control
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Already compliant! <5g net carbs/serving
→ Increase healthy fats: extra olive oil in ranch + avocado slices
✅ High-protein boost (you love this!):
→ Greek yogurt in ranch adds +8g protein/serving
→ Serve with hard-boiled egg slices (+6g protein)
✅ Make ahead:
→ Marinate chicken 1 day ahead
→ Skewer 4 hours ahead; refrigerate
→ Grill just before serving for best texture

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