Ingredients
- 8–10 wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes if using)
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups (16 ounces) dill pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup dill pickle ranch dressing, divided, plus more for dipping
- fresh dill, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- To a large bowl, add the chicken pieces and dill pickle juice. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 8 hours).
- When ready to cook, whisk together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a separate bowl. Add the marinated chicken and toss to coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning mix.
- Thread the seasoned chicken onto the soaked wooden skewers (or use metal skewers).
- Add ½ cup of dill pickle ranch dressing to a small bowl. Brush the chicken generously with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate the remaining ½ cup for brushing after cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the basket with nonstick spray. Add the skewers to the basket in a single layer. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.) Air fry for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Oven Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange skewers on the sheet. Brush with dressing. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until 165°F.
- Grilling Instructions: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush skewers with dressing. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until 165°F.
- Generously brush the cooked chicken with the reserved dill pickle ranch. Use any extra dressing for dipping.
- Garnish with fresh dill (optional). Serve with dill pickle ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken in pickle juice overnight is highly recommended for the most intense dill pickle flavor and juicy texture.
- If you can’t marinate overnight, mix ½ cup of dill pickle juice with the seasonings and let the chicken marinate for about an hour for a flavor boost.
- Always cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Metal skewers do not require soaking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket, baking sheet, or grill for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes (Air Fryer) / 15-20 minutes (Oven) / 12-16 minutes (Grill)
- Category: Appetizer, Chicken, Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer, Oven, Grill
Keywords: Dill Pickle, Ranch, Chicken, Skewers, Air Fryer, Oven, Grill, Marinated, Appetizer, Dinner, Pickle Juice, Homemade Ranch
