This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

Bacon Ranch Chicken Skewers

See how to make extra-easy and delicious barbequed chicken kabobs. See more

READY IN 46 mins

Bacon Ranch Chicken Skewers

Read Reviews (68)

"These bacon ranch chicken skewers were intended to star at your next tailgate cookout. They are easy, interesting, and incredibly adaptable." — Chef John

Ingredients Edit and Save

Watch video tips and tricks

Bacon Ranch Chicken Skewers

Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs

Spicy Tarragon Yogurt Chicken

Jenny’s Grilled Chicken Breasts

Asian Orange Chicken

Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs

Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken

Bacon Jack Chicken Sandwich

Anniversary Chicken

How to Bone a Chicken Breast

How to Cut Onions

Freshly Ground vs. Pre-Ground Pepper

Types of Salt

Original recipe makes 12 skewers Change Servings

1/3 cup ranch dressing
1 teaspoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
24 (1-inch) pieces red onion

12 slices thick cut bacon
salt and black pepper to taste
12 (6 inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 2 hours

Check All Add to Shopping List

Directions

Whisk together ranch dressing and hot chile paste in a large bowl.
Mix in chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Remove chicken from the bag and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken pieces dry with more paper towels.
Thread a piece of onion about 1 1/2 inches down the skewer.
Thread the end portion of one strip of bacon onto skewer so the rest of the strip is hanging down. Skewer on a piece of chicken; thread on the next portion of the bacon. Turn the skewer so that the long end of the bacon is again hanging down. Repeat this process of skewering and turning until the entire strip of bacon is threaded, using 4 to 5 chicken pieces.
Thread a second piece of onion onto the end of the skewer.
Repeat steps 5 through 7 for all twelve skewers.
Season chicken skewers with salt and pepper as desired.
Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center, 12 to 16 minutes total per skewer. Serve with ranch dressing as a dipping sauce.

Kitchen-Friendly View

PREP 30 mins
COOK 16 mins
READY IN 46 mins

ADVERTISE WITH US

EXCELLENT! If I could give these more stars, I would! I marinated my chicken all day...PERFECT! I did not use any salt, and they didn't need it. Oh, and I used vidalia onion instead of red b/c that's what I had on hand. This is such a simple, fun recipe w/ delicious results...I will be making these often~YUM! Thanks for sharing. :)

—Christina

See full review »

Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 15, 2012

I actually let it soak 2 days due to being out of town. I expected huge ranch flavor. There really wasn't any. Chicken did cook tender though. If I am supposed to rely on a dipping sauce, why bother marinating it in the same thing? Weaving the bacon on the skewer was a different idea though. I liked it, but it just didn't have the big flavor that was expected.

—BIGDADDYWF

See full review »

84 Ratings

See other versions of this recipe!

Jun 01, 2012

These were so good. I did not have the chili paste so I put in Franks hot sauce. I marinated the chicken for 24 hours. I will be making this again. Note: I used 2 t. of the hot sauce. I will be adding more next time.

—pmurillo

See full review »

May 10, 2012

Simple and delicious, used a good buttermilk ranch dressing, and thai chili paste, the chicken was so tender, and don't forget to spread the meat out so that the bacon gets evenly done! Great stuff!!!!

—DJ & Rachel

See full review »

May 12, 2012

I tried these today & they were very good. The only thing different I would do is add more red onion on skewer for an added flavor.

—PEGGIANNE

See full review »

May 20, 2012

Ridiculously easy and OH SO GOOD! I didn't have chile paste but I did have chili sauce (Sriracha) so I squeezed some in there and it worked great. I skipped the salt and pepper, not necessary. I loved them and my son loved them (he is REALLY picky). I don't have a grill but these worked very well stove-top on a grill pan I have. I'll be making these for Memorial Day and for game nights! Thanks, Chef John!

—LatinaCook

See full review »

May 30, 2012

Definitely make your chicken pieces at least 1 inch. We marinated ours over night and it turned out great. My kids loved the flavor but said the best part was the bacon, at least I know that the bacon taste isn't lost. Using thick cut was important for this. The onion pieces helped keep the bacon on. Thanks for the recipe.

—shasty

See full review »

May 24, 2012

These were awesome . I made a avocado ranch side dressing ( light ranch + mashed fresh avocado ) served along with a spanish yellow rice for dinner .Easy and tasty ! -used light ranch -added a pinch of adobo

—erica27

See full review »

Rate This Recipe

Edit

Glad you liked it! Your friends will, too:

Did you tweak the recipe? Edit and save your own version of it!

Edit this recipe

More Recipes Like This See all

Ranch Chicken and Bacon Panini

Bacon Wrapped Pesto Chicken

Barbeque Bacon Chicken Bake

Buffalo Chicken and Ranch Wraps

Chicken Ranch Dijon

Bacon Chicken I

Mascarpone Pasta with Chicken, Bacon and Spinach

Crixxie's Ranch Chicken Nuggets

Apple Bacon Baked Chicken

Grilled Chicken with Rosemary and Bacon

ADVERTISE WITH US

Nutrition

Calories
441 kcal
22%

Carbohydrates
21.3 g
7%

Cholesterol
118 mg
39%

Fat
20.2 g
31%

Fiber
3.8 g
15%

Protein
42.4 g
85%

Sodium
421 mg
17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Bacon Ranch Chicken Skewers

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 441
Calories from Fat: 182

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.2g 31 %
Saturated Fat 5.9g 30 %
Cholesterol 118mg 39 %
Sodium 421mg 17 %
** Potassium 619mg 17 %
Total Carbohydrates 21.3g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15 %
Protein 42.4g 85 %
Sugars 9.7g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 27 %
** Calcium 9 %
** Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 16 %
** Niacin 155 %
** Vitamin B6 46 %
** Magnesium 20 %
** Folate 26 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.