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Ranch Chicken Recipe: A Family Favorite

Ranch Chicken
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Juicy, flavorful chicken breasts coated in a crispy ranch-seasoned breading, baked to golden perfection. A crowd-pleasing dish that’s easy to make with pantry staples.

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating)
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix (or 2 tbsp homemade ranch seasoning)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pound chicken breasts to even 1/2-inch thickness.
  2. Marinate: Whisk buttermilk with 1 tbsp ranch seasoning. Coat chicken in mixture and marinate 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
  3. Make coating: In shallow dish, mix panko, Parmesan, remaining ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper.
  4. Bread chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
  5. Bake: Place on greased baking sheet. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Serve: Garnish with parsley. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping if desired.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken: Place on wire rack over baking sheet
  • Air fryer option: Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway
  • Make ahead: Bread chicken and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking
  • Substitutions: Use Greek yogurt thinned with milk instead of buttermilk

Nutrition

Find it online: https://recipesfood.org/ranch-chicken-recipe/