Dill Pickle and Chive Chicken Skewers
Truly the most tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful chicken skewers marinated in a dill pickle juice and chive sour cream marinade, which has long been my secret to the best grilled chicken! This is a great prep-ahead recipe made with only 6 ingredients that is perfect for busy nights or effortless entertaining. Serve with my pickle and chive dipping sauce!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 266kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken Skewers
- 2 pounds chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- ½ cup chive and onion dip
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Pickle and Chive Dipping sauce
- 1 cup chive and onion dip
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- ½ cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the chicken pieces to a large bowl with all of the marinade ingredients. Cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or ideally overnight for the most tender and flavorful chicken.
- If you're using wooden skewers, place your skewers in a baking dish covered with water. Let them soak up to overnight while the chicken marinates. This helps to prevent the skewers from burning and breaking while grilling.
- When you're ready to grill the chicken, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. In the meantime, thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers. Pat the chicken dry using paper towel. This will help the chicken get a golden brown crispy exterior.
- Once the grill is hot, grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and no longer pink in the center. If you're using a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should be 165 degrees.
- Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and let rest for 5 minutes. If desired, drizzle the chicken with freshly-squeezed lemon juice and garnish with fresh dill and chives. Serve with my pickle and chive dipping sauce!
Dill Pickle and Chive Dipping Sauce
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. This can be prepared right before serving, or prepare ahead of time and store in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 6servings | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1143mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
