BBQ Ranch Chicken Bites

By lorik

Ingredients

• 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup ranch dressing
• 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup ranch dressing
• 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup ranch dressing
• 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
• 2 2 1-inch pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 2 1-inch pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 2 1-inch pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• Cooking spray
• Cooking spray
• Cooking spray
• 1 1 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives (optional)
• 1 1 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives (optional)
• 1 1 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives (optional)
• Equipment
• Equipment
• Equipment
• 10 10 to 12-inch) to 12-inch) skewers
• 10 10 to 12-inch) to 12-inch) skewers
• 10 10 to 12-inch) to 12-inch) skewers

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from thekitchn.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place the ranch dressing and BBQ sauce in a large bowl and stir to combine. Transfer half to a small serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate. Add the chicken to the remaining sauce and toss to combine. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. (The ideal time is about 2 hours. At 24 hours, the chicken is very tender but starts to break down slightly.)

When ready to cook, arrange a rack 4 to 5 inches from the heating element and heat the oven to broil. Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 15 minutes. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.

Thread the chicken onto the skewers, 6 to 7 pieces per skewer. Place the skewers in a single layer on the baking sheet. Broil until charred in spots and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Top with chives, if using, and serve with the reserved sauce for dipping.

Recipe Notes:
Grilling instructions: Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high (about 400°F). Place the skewers on the grill (work in 2 batches if needed), cover the grill, and cook undisturbed until grill marks appear on the chicken, 3 to 4 minutes. Using tongs, flip the skewers, cover the grill, and grill until the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more.

Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Per serving, based on 6 servings. (% daily value)
Calories 342 Fat 18 g (27.7%) Saturated 2.8 g (14.2%) Trans 0.2 g Carbs 8.6 g (2.9%) Fiber 0.1 g (0.6%) Sugars 6.5 g Protein 34.5 g (69%) Cholesterol 117.3 mg (39.1%) Sodium 473 mg (19.7%)