Spicy Ranch Grilled Chicken Recipes

RANCH GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts out to a uniform 1/2 inch thickness.
• Combine dry Ranch mix with fresh garlic, lemon juice, water and vegetable oil in a large plastic bag. Chill and marinate for 10-30 minutes.
• Before heating of the grill, allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Spray with grill approved cooking spray and place chicken directly over heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until done. Since the sizes of chicken varies greatly, so will the cooking times.
• Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow glass dish, mix the oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken for 6 to 8 minutes each side, or until juices run clear.

SPICY BBQ RANCH GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together BBQ sauce, Ranch dressing, chili powder and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken and refrigerate 1 hour to overnight.
• Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 12 to 15 minutes, until no longer pink.

SPICY GARLIC GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add all ingredients except the chicken to a medium bowl and whisk to combine. *
• Transfer the marinade mixture to a large ziptop plastic bag, add the chicken, seal, and squish contents around to evenly coat the chicken.
• Place bag in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (or indoor grill pan) and grill the chicken for about 7 minutes, or until done; flip intermittently to ensure even cooking.
• Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and serve with reserved marinade, if desired.

SPICY RANCH SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, stir together the buttermilk powder, dried parsley, dried chives, dried dill, dry mustard, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder. (This is a homemade dry ranch seasoning mix which you could also treat like the packet and stir into sour cream or Greek yogurt for a quick dip!)
• In a large bowl, combine the pretzel snaps, Cheddar bunnies, oyster crackers, sriracha peas and white Cheddar balls.
• Melt the butter in a small skillet (or the microwave) and stir in the sriracha.
• Drizzle the butter mixture over the snack mix and toss with the seasoning mix and Parmesan. Spread on the prepared baking sheet and bake, tossing once or twice, until everything is dry and toasted, about 25 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet.

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Sprinkle both sides of chicken with black pepper; grill 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).
• Meanwhile, mix dressing, hot sauce and lime juice until blended; refrigerate until ready to use.
• Place lettuce on serving plate. Top with red peppers, beans, jicama and corn.
• Slice chicken; add to salad. Sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle with dressing mixture just before serving.

SPICY RANCH GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Wash chicken and pat dry.
• 2. Into big plastic bowl, mix chicken with salt, garlic and curry. The add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well. This will smell amazing but don't eat it yet; this is still raw chicken, so contain yourself.
• 3. Marinade this overnight.
• 4. Take chicken out and let sit at ROOM temp for about an hour (don't let it sit outside in the heat for an hour before grilling).
• 5. Heat grill to 500*. Sear chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side. The turn off burners directly under chicken (don't turn off all burners). Or, move chicken to the side of the grill and leave burners on the other side. Make sure grill stays above 400*.
• 6. Let chicken sit this way on indirect heat, flipping once or twice, for about 35 minutes until juices run clear. (everyone's grill is different, so just make sure juices are clear and its not pink in the middle).

GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• --MakeSeasoning--.
• Mix all ingredients in a small bowl to blend.
• --MakeSalad Dressing--.
• Whisk 3/4 cup of the buttermilk, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, fresh parsley, apple cider vinegar, garlic, lemon peel, and 1 1/2 tsp of the Seasoning Mixture in medium bowl until well blended.
• Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• --Then--.
• Rub remaining seasoning mixture onto chicken.
• Place chicken in medium bowl.
• Pour remaining 1 cup buttermilk over chicken, turning to coat.
• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
• Prepare the grill (medium-high heat).
• Remove chicken from buttermilk shaking off excess.
• Grill chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
• Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• Combine greens, pecans, and raisins in a large bowl.
• Toss with enough dressing to coat.
• Season salad with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Divide salad among 4 plates.
• Cut chicken on sharp diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• Arrange atop salads and serve.

GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Make seasoning:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl to blend.
• Make salad dressing:
• Whisk 3/4cup buttermilk, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, chopped fresh parsley, apple cider vinegar, garlic, lemon peel, and 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning mixture in medium bowl until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store remaining seasoning at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate dressing.)
• Rub remaining seasoning mixture onto chicken. Place chicken in medium bowl. Pour remaining 1 cup buttermilk over chicken, turning to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken breasts from buttermilk, shaking off excess. Grill chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• Combine mixed greens, pecans, and raisins in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates. Cut chicken on sharp diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange atop salads and serve.

SPICE-RUBBED GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium high heat. Lightly brush grill with oil.
• In a small bowl, stir together paprika, chili powder, cumin, thyme, salt, garlic powder and pepper.
• Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl, sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken and toss to coat.
• Grill the chicken until it is just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and honey. Brush mixture over grilled chicken. Serve.