3V Easy Quick Ranch Chicken & Pickle Skewers

Ranch Chicken & Pickle Skewers: If you love easy high-protein recipes, these Ranch Chicken & Pickle Skewers are about to become your new obsession!

Juicy bite-size chicken, tangy pickles, and bold ranch flavor come together in the simplest, most delicious way. The best part? You can make them Classic, Diabetic-Friendly, or Keto, depending on your lifestyle. Just marinate, skewer, air-fry — and enjoy a flavorful snack or meal that’s ready in minutes!

1️⃣ Classic Ranch Chicken & Pickle Skewers

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size cubes
• 1 jar dill pickle spears (half used or half drained)
• 1 packet ranch seasoning
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• Optional: 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
• Ranch dressing for serving

Instructions

1. Add chicken cubes to the half-empty pickle jar.
2. Add ranch seasoning. Close lid, shake well, and marinate 1–24 hours.
3. Drain the jar. Cut pickle spears into cubes.
4. Thread chicken + pickle cubes onto skewers.
5. Mix melted butter with ranch seasoning & Parmesan (optional).
6. Brush skewers and air fry at 400°F for 10–15 minutes until golden.
7. Serve hot with ranch dip.

Nutrition (Approx per 2 skewers)

• Calories: 230
• Protein: 28g
• Carbs: 3g
• Fat: 12g

Benefits

• High protein
• Easy meal prep
• Great snack or appetizer

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2️⃣ Diabetic-Friendly Ranch Chicken & Pickle Skewers

Ingredients

• 1 lb skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 1 jar sugar-free dill pickles
• 1 tbsp low-sodium ranch seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil (instead of butter)
• Optional: sprinkle of Parmesan
• Sugar-free ranch yogurt dip for serving

Instructions

1. Place chicken cubes into the half-used jar of sugar-free pickles.
2. Add low-sodium ranch seasoning and shake gently.
3. Marinate 2–12 hours (longer = more flavor).
4. Remove, cut pickles into chunks, and thread onto skewers.
5. Brush lightly with olive oil + optional Parmesan.
6. Air fry at 400°F for 12–15 minutes.
7. Serve with a Greek yogurt–based ranch dip.

Nutrition (per 2 skewers)

• Calories: 190
• Protein: 27g
• Carbs: 2g
• Fat: 7g

Why Diabetic-Friendly?

• Zero sugar
• Lower sodium option
• Low carb + high protein for blood sugar stability
• Yogurt dip adds probiotics

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3️⃣ Keto Ranch Chicken & Pickle Skewers

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cubed
• 1 jar dill pickle spears
• 1 packet ranch seasoning (no sugar added)
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
• Keto ranch dressing for dipping

Instructions

1. Add chicken cubes into the pickle jar with ranch seasoning. Shake well.
2. Marinate at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
3. Slice pickles into keto-friendly chunks.
4. Skewer chicken + pickles.
5. Mix melted butter + Parmesan + a pinch of ranch seasoning.
6. Brush generously over skewers.
7. Air fry 400°F for 10–15 minutes until crisp.
8. Serve with keto ranch.

Nutrition (per 2 skewers)

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 28g
• Carbs: 2g
• Fat: 23g

Keto Benefits

Ranch + butter + Parmesan = perfect keto macros

High fat for satiety

Very low carbs