Buffalo Chicken Skewers with Spicy Avocado Ranch Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Skewers with Spicy Avocado Ranch combine tender grilled chicken coated in flavorful buffalo sauce with a creamy, spicy avocado ranch dipping sauce for a delicious and vibrant appetizer or main dish that’s perfect for gatherings or a tasty weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Buffalo Chicken Skewers
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 wooden or metal skewers
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Spicy Avocado Ranch
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into evenly sized 1-inch pieces to ensure uniform cooking. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Thread onto skewers: Carefully thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even grilling.
- Grill the skewers: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks.
- Brush with buffalo sauce: In the last few minutes of grilling, generously brush the chicken skewers with buffalo sauce on all sides to coat evenly and allow it to caramelize slightly.
- Make the spicy avocado ranch: In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and serve hot with the spicy avocado ranch on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling prevents them from burning.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the avocado ranch to your desired spice level.
- For a healthier version, use a low-fat ranch dressing or make your own from Greek yogurt.
- Grill over indirect heat if using a charcoal grill to avoid flare-ups from the buffalo sauce.
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