Description
Crispy ranch chicken delivers a flavor explosion that elevates weeknight dinners with its golden, herb-infused crunch. Perfectly seasoned and baked to perfection, this dish promises a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts
Side Ingredients:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light oil coating.
- Create a seasoned coating by combining panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Melt butter in a separate bowl for dipping the chicken.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken strip in melted butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the butter-drenched chicken strips in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere completely.
- Arrange the coated chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece to ensure even crisping.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through cooking to promote uniform golden-brown coloration and crispy texture.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 3-4 minutes after removing from the oven to help set the crispy exterior.
- Serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce for maximum flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Swap panko for gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe celiac-friendly and accessible for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Pat chicken strips completely dry before coating to ensure maximum crispiness and better breadcrumb adherence.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F for food safety without overcooking.
- Store leftover chicken in an airtight container and reheat in oven to maintain crispiness, avoiding microwave which can make coating soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 815 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 57 g
- Saturated Fat: 31 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg