Rosemary Ranch Chicken

This is one I have loved for many years, I believe I initially found it on the back of a Ranch Dressing Jar.  I notice many others online and I am sure this is close if not the same.   Either way,  This is a family favorite in our house.  You should give this a try!  The Enticing  Rosemary, Ranch with the Chicken makes for a melt in your mouth treat ,and you can serve these as an appetizer, a meal or a side salad skewer.  I enjoy it with a sweet potato, grilled veggies or salad.  We do a lot of grilling outside over wood and we just happened to smoke these over apple wood this go around.   You can grill these on the grill or even bake them in the oven.  I use dried Rosemary when I do not have any fresh.. But, As I always say fresh is most flavorful!  The recipe calls for Ranch Dressing and you can use any brand or make your own.  I have included my favorite Ranch Dressing Recipe below.  The longer the chicken marinates in the fridge the better, At least 1 hour.    This recipe feeds 4-6 people so if you are using these as an app you may want to include 2 more chicken breast.  This marinade will marinate up to 7-8 Chicken Breast cubed.  Enjoy!

Tip **   If using Bamboo wood skewers always soak them in water for approx 1 hour before use.  This helps prevent them from burning and breaking while cooking.

Ingredients-  Fresh Lemon is best, But juice will work.

Rosemary Ranch Chicken 

5-6 Large Chicken Breast
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Ranch
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tbsp Fresh Rosemary  or 3 Tbsp Dry
2 Cloves Garlic minced
1 Tbsp Sugar
1 Tsp White Vinegar  or Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tsp Lemon Juice
A  dash of Salt and Pepper to Taste







1. In a medium to large Mixing Bowl, Combine  Olive Oil, Ranch, Worcestershire Sauce, Garlic, Sugar, Vinegar, Lemon Juice, Salt Pepper.

2. Cut Chicken to 1 -1 -1/2 inch cubes remove fat and place in marinade.

3.  Place combined marinate and chicken in the fridge for about 1 hour.

Remove Chicken from fridge and place on skewers,  You can add Onions, Green or Red Pepper to skewers for more flavor.   Discard Marinade 

Apple Wood Smoked Grill

Start fire using Apple Wood, Preheat Fire, and Grate for approx 30  minutes.  Lightly brush oil on the grate. Tame fire to smoldering hot with low to medium flames.  Place Marinated Chicken on Grill for approx 30 - 40 mins turning approx every 5 mins to maintain moisture as it cooks.

Turn Skewers every 5 Minutes 

Lookin Good 

Almost there 

Oven Bake -  Preheat Oven to 400 Degrees and bake for approx 10 minutes turn and bake for approx 10 minutes more turn and bake another 5- 10 minutes..  Always check for clear juices and white meat.   Ovens vary in cooking times an can take up to 30 minutes

* I always found that the more you turn the kabobs the better the outcome

You can use any brand of Ranch that you choose. This is an Easy, Simple and Delicious recipe below.

 Homemade  Ranch Dressing 

1/2 Cup Sour Cream
1 Cup Mayo
3 Tbsp Minced  Fresh Chives
2-3 Cloves Peeled Minced Garlic
1 Tbsp Minced Fresh Parsley
1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Lemon
1/2 tsp Dill Weed
Salt & Pepper to Taste

This makes a thick dressing and you can add milk or buttermilk  starting at about 1/2 cup to thin to desired consistency

I mix in a pint Mason Jar and Shake well till blended.

I have found if you want  more "Ranch" flavor then add more chives and parsley