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Baked Ranch Chicken Recipe

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This Baked Ranch Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a flavorful ranch seasoning and a crispy Parmesan-Panko breadcrumb crust. Baked to perfection at 425°F, this dish offers a deliciously seasoned and crunchy exterior with a moist interior, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Ranch Mixture

  • 1 oz. packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated (on a microplane grater)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise

Breaded Coating

  • 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Chicken

  • 2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts (sliced horizontally to make 4 fillets)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the chicken with a crispy coating.
  2. Make Ranch Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning mix, dill weed, onion powder, ground black pepper, salt, grated garlic, and mayonnaise until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Prepare Bread Coating: In a separate bowl, mix the Panko bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted unsalted butter thoroughly to create a flavorful breadcrumb coating.
  4. Coat Chicken: Take each chicken fillet and coat it evenly with the ranch mayonnaise mixture, ensuring full coverage. Then dredge each coated fillet in the breadcrumb mixture to form a crust.
  5. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the breaded chicken fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
  6. Bake Chicken: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven at 425°F for 12 to 15 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness; the internal temperature should reach at least 165°F (74°C) to ensure the chicken is fully cooked and juicy.

Notes

  • Use an instant-read thermometer to avoid overcooking and keep the chicken juicy.
  • Slicing the chicken breasts horizontally creates thinner fillets that cook faster and more evenly.
  • For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • May substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • Adjust seasoning amounts to taste, especially salt and pepper.

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