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Crispy Ranch Chicken

This Crispy Ranch Chicken is a game-changer! Juicy chicken coated in a crunchy Panko and Parmesan crust, bursting with flavor!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning store-bought or homemade, equivalent to 1 packet

Equipment

  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Three shallow dishes
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Start by placing the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the chicken to an even thickness of about ¾ inch.
  2. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  3. In one shallow dish, add the all-purpose flour. In the second dish, pour the beaten eggs. In the third dish, mix together the Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and ranch seasoning.
  4. Dredge the chicken in the flour, dip in the eggs, and press into the Panko mixture, coating both sides.
  5. Place the breaded chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the Panko mixture.
  • Substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.