Description
Enjoy the delightful crunch of this Crispy Buttered Ranch Chicken, a simple yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests. Coated with a savory ranch seasoning and baked to golden perfection, this chicken recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs
- 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare breadcrumb mixture: In a shallow bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes or panko with ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken breast in melted butter, then press into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides well.
- Bake: Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle any remaining butter over the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes of baking.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
