Crunchy Ranch Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Crunchy Ranch Chicken, a dish that perfectly balances bold flavor and satisfying texture. Juicy, boneless chicken breasts are coated in creamy ranch dressing and enveloped in a crispy, golden breadcrumb crust made from a blend of panko, Parmesan cheese, and savory spices like garlic, onion, and paprika. Baked to perfection in under 30 minutes, this easy recipe delivers a crave-worthy crunch without the need for frying. Serve it alongside roasted veggies or a fresh salad for a comforting meal that the whole family will love. With its combination of simplicity, flavor, and crunch, this ranch chicken recipe is destined to become a regular on your dinner menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Ranch dressing
- 1 cup Plain breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- Cooking spray or vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet, if needed, to ensure even cooking.
In a shallow bowl, add the ranch dressing to coat the chicken.
In a separate bowl, combine the plain breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Dip each chicken breast into the ranch dressing, ensuring it is fully coated, then press it into the breadcrumb mixture, covering all sides evenly. Repeat for all chicken breasts.
Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray or drizzle a small amount of vegetable oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with your favorite side dishes like roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2804 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 133.6 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.3 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 711 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 6701 mg | 291% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.1 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 263.9 g | 528% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 929 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2110 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
