ranch chicken
Crispy, juicy, and packed with ranch flavor, this ranch chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight meal. It's quick, easy, and sure to please everyone at the table with its savory goodness. Whether baked, grilled, or air-fried, this dish is versatile and can be paired with a variety of sides.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of ranch dressing
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven – Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) while preparing the chicken for a crispy crust.
- Prepare the chicken – Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Coat the chicken – Dip each chicken breast into ranch dressing, fully coating it.
- Breadcrumb mixture – Mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and paprika in a separate dish.
- Coat with breadcrumbs – Press the ranch-coated chicken into the breadcrumb mixture for an even coat.
- Bake – Place the chicken on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake.
- Cook to perfection – Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) with a golden, crispy coating.
- Serve and enjoy – Let the chicken rest before slicing and serve with your favorite sides.