Description
This Crispy Butter Ranch Chicken recipe offers a delicious combination of tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy ranch-seasoned panko and Parmesan crust. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a healthier alternative to fried chicken and a guaranteed family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a small bowl, mix the ranch seasoning mix, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken breast into the ranch butter mixture, coating it evenly, then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs stick.
- Place the coated chicken breasts onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For the crispiest texture, use panko breadcrumbs and press them firmly onto the chicken.
- Customize seasonings by adding paprika or onion powder for extra flavor.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a juicier result.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and ensure the ranch seasoning is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450-500
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A