Grilled Pickle Chicken Skewers Recipe
These Grilled Pickle Chicken Skewers combine juicy, tender chicken marinated in tangy dill pickle brine with crisp pickle slices, all grilled to perfection. The skewers are seasoned simply and finished with fresh dill and ranch dressing, making for a flavorful and easy summer grilling recipe that’s perfect for backyard cookouts or quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1” pieces
- 1 (24-oz.) jar dill pickle slices
- 1 1/2 cups dill pickle brine (from the jar)
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Neutral oil, for drizzling (such as canola or vegetable oil)
To Serve
- Coarsely chopped fresh dill
- Ranch dressing
Additional
- 4 wooden skewers (soaked in water for at least 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the dill pickle brine. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours to allow the chicken to absorb the tangy flavors.
- Soak Skewers: Place the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. This prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Prepare the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F), or heat a grill pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
- Season the Chicken: Drain the chicken from the pickle brine and pat the pieces dry with paper towels. Season them evenly with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread 4 to 5 pieces of chicken alternated with dill pickle slices onto each soaked skewer. Drizzle the assembled skewers lightly with neutral oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the skewers on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. This typically takes 5 to 6 minutes per side, depending on the heat of your grill and the thickness of chicken pieces.
- Serve: Remove skewers from the grill and top with coarsely chopped fresh dill. Serve immediately with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers in water prevents them from catching fire on the grill.
- Using chicken thighs ensures juicier meat, but breasts can be used if preferred.
- The pickle brine not only adds flavor but also helps tenderize the chicken.
- Adjust grilling time based on the size of chicken pieces to ensure thorough cooking.
- Serve with additional pickle slices or your favorite dipping sauce for extra tang.
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