Best 11 Crispy Ranch Chicken Recipes

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Crispy Ranch Chicken: A Delightful Fusion of Flavors

Indulge in the tantalizing Crispy Ranch Chicken, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the irresistible crunch of golden-fried chicken with the tantalizing tang of homemade ranch dressing. This delectable dish features succulent chicken breasts meticulously coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture, resulting in a symphony of textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Savor the burst of zesty ranch flavors in every bite, perfectly complementing the crispy chicken exterior. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of creating this delightful dish, ensuring a mouthwatering result that will leave you craving for more. Additionally, the article offers a collection of mouthwatering recipes to satisfy diverse culinary preferences, including a tantalizing Air Fryer Ranch Chicken recipe for those seeking a healthier alternative, a flavorful Oven-Baked Ranch Chicken recipe for classic comfort food, and a delectable Skillet Ranch Chicken recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CRISPY RANCH FRIED CHICKEN



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It's almost impossible to improve crispy fried chicken. A sprinkling of ranch dressing mix in the coating makes it happen, though. The empty-in-seconds serving platter is proof. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
6 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3-1/2 to 4 pounds each), cut up
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine 2-2/3 cups flour and Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker. In another shallow dish, beat eggs and 1-1/2 cups water; add 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1-1/3 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in the flour mixture, a few pieces at a time. Turn to coat., In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Working in batches, fry chicken, several pieces at a time, until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165°, 7-8 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts :

ORIGINAL RANCH® CRISPY CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 medium roasting chicken, about 3 pounds, cut into 8 pieces
1 packet (1 ounce) Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
1 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs or cornflake crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine seasoning dressing mix with bread crumbs in a gallon-size Glad® Food Storage Bag. Add chicken pieces and seal bag. Shake the bag to evenly coat chicken. Bake chicken on ungreased baking pan at 375 degrees F for 50 minutes or until juices run clear or an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

CRISPY RANCH CHICKEN WINGS



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Ranch dressing mix and Corn Chex cereal make chicken wings that are simple, crispy and delicious.

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 envelope (1 oz) ranch dressing and seasoning mix (milk recipe)
2 eggs
2 lb chicken wings (12)
Bottled or additional prepared ranch dressing for dipping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with foil.
  • Crush cereal; place in large bowl. Add cheese and dressing mix; mix well. In separate bowl, beat eggs with fork or whisk.
  • Dip each chicken wing in eggs; coat evenly with cereal mixture. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 35 minutes, turning chicken halfway through baking, or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (165°F). Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CRISPY RANCH CHICKEN



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This is a super easy recipe. Just a few ingredients, and is great to throw together after work throughout the week. We often like to have this with Fresh Cooked Carrots or Cucumber and Squash. Very Yummy !

Provided by HeatherLuvs2Cook

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6 Chicken Breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups of crispy rice cereal i have also used corn flakes (Rice Krispies)
3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 ounce ranch dressing mix
2 egg whites, beaten
6 chicken breasts, Boneless & Skinless (About 5 oz. each)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees.
  • Spray a large baking sheet with Non-Stick Spray. I use PAM.
  • Combine the Rice Krispies, Parmesan Cheese and Ranch mix into a large bowl.
  • Beat your egg whites in a medium bowl. Dip each piece of chicken into the whites and then into the cereal mixture. Make sure to coat them evenly.
  • Arrange the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until Golden Brown, and your juices from the chicken run clear. Bake approx 20 - 25 minutes. Serve Hot. Enjoy !

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 155.7, Sodium 552.3, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 55.3

RANCH CRISPY CHICKEN



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Make and share this Ranch Crispy Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 broiler-fryer chicken, bone in, skin on, cut into 6-8 pieces
1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Mix the breadcrumbs and Dressing mix in a plastic bag.
  • Put chicken in the bag and shake until coated.
  • Bake in 375F oven for 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.2, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 210.4, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 43.7

CRISPY RANCH CHICKEN CUTLETS



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Provided by Elena Besser

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 radishes
3 Persian cucumbers, or any small cucumber
3 medium tricolor carrots
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 lemon
1 shallot, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
Two 5- to 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 packet ranch seasoning
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 bunch dill
1 bunch parsley

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the radishes, cucumbers and carrots lengthwise using a mandoline or a very sharp knife. Place in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Zest and juice the lemon. Combine the zest, juice and shallot in a mason jar or other jar with a tightly fitting lid and add salt and pepper to taste. Give it a good mix, then add the olive oil. Screw on the lid and shake to combine. Set aside.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry. Using a sharp knife, slice each chicken breast in two horizontally so you have a total of 4 thin cutlets.
  • Now it's time to make your dredging station. Get out three pie pans, shallow bowls or plates with deep sides. Place the flour and ranch seasoning in one pie plate and whisk to combine. Crack the eggs in the second bowl, add 2 tablespoons of water and whisk to combine. Place the panko in the final pie pan.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Working in an assembly line, place a chicken cutlet in the flour mixture and turn to coat both sides; tap off any excess. Place the cutlet in the egg wash and coat both sides. Finally, coat in breadcrumbs and place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shiny, add the chicken cutlets and cook until golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Place on a cooling rack to drain off any excess oil and keep the cutlets nice and crispy.
  • Drain off any excess water from the veggies and pat them dry with a paper towel. Add 1 cup
  • fresh parsley leaves and 1/2 cup dill leaves. Drizzle in the lemon dressing and toss to combine.
  • Congrats, it's time to plate! Place each cutlet on a plate, top with veggies and enjoy!

BAKED CRISPY RANCH CORNFLAKE CHICKEN NUGGETS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by mytastytreasures

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup prepared Ranch salad dressing
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-
inch cubes
Additional Ranch dressing, or dipping sauce of your choice

Steps:

  • 1.In a shallow bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Place dressing in another bowl. Toss chicken cubes in dressing, then roll in the cornflake mixture. Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking pan. I used Pam spray. 2.Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until juices run clear. Serve with additional dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce.

CRISPY RANCH UNFRIED CHICKEN



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Make and share this Crispy Ranch Unfried Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by qtadnama

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 whole chicken, cut up
12 ounces Shake-n-Bake (extra crispy)
1 cup favorite ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Take skin off chicken pieces.
  • Place all pieces in large zip lock and coat with ranch dressing.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for minimum of 1 hour.
  • Take out and coat each piece well with shake n bake.
  • Place on baking sheet and bake for 45 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 115, Sodium 107.3, Protein 28.5

CRISPY OVEN-BAKED PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH COOL RANCH SAUCE



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A family favorite chicken dinner for those busy weeknights

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories     Main Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4-5

Number Of Ingredients 17

Oven-baked Parmesan Chicken
3 TBSP. Dijon mustard
1 TBSP. white wine vinegar
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1¼ lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts (or chicken tenders)
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
3 TBSP. butter, melted
Cool Ranch Dipping Sauce
⅓ cup buttermilk
⅔ cup light mayonnaise
1 med. clove of garlic, grated on a microplane (or similar grater)
½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 TBSP. fresh dill, minced
2 TBSP. fresh chives, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or heavy-duty foil and place a rack on it. Spray the rack lightly with oil.
  • Whisk together the mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until they are well blended. Cut the chicken into ⅔" thick pieces or strips (or use chicken tenders, which are already about the size you want for this recipe. If you prefer a larger serving size of chicken, you can also butterfly the chicken into two thinner cutlets.). Add the chicken to the bowl and coat well on all sides.
  • In a separate, shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and a pinch of black pepper (optional). Mix well and then stir in the melted butter.
  • Dredge the chicken pieces in the breadcrumb mixture, gently pressing the breadcrumbs into the chicken pieces. Move the dredged chicken to the wire rack.
  • Place the baking sheet on the center rack of the oven and bake until the chicken is golden-crisp and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Do not overcook it.
  • To make the dipping sauce, combine all the ingredients for the cool Ranch sauce in a small bowl and refrigarate. (The sauce is best if made ahead of time).

FLASH ROASTED CRISPY RANCH CHICKEN



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This is a great anytime meal. It's from a Campbell's 1-2-3 cookbook I got at one of my bridal showers. I served it for my in-laws and had rave reviews! It's very easy and delicious, I love anything with ranch so if your like me... you'll love this!

Provided by Amber C.

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1 (1 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix, I use Hidden Valley
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, about 4
1 1/2 cups tortilla chips, finely crushed
1 -2 tablespoon margarine or 1 -2 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish mix soup, milk and dressing mix.
  • Reserve 1 c for sauce.
  • Dip chicken into soup mixture ( I let marinate over night, but not necessary).
  • Coat with tortilla chips.
  • Place chicken on a greased baking sheet.
  • Drizzle with margarine or butter.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 min or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • In a small saucepan over med heat, heat reserved soup mixture to a boil.
  • Serve over or with chicken.

RANCH CRISPY CHICKEN



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This recipe is both delicious AND insanely easy!

Provided by CHRISTYJ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 (1 ounce) packages ranch dressing mix
¼ cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine dressing mix and bread crumbs in a plastic bag. Add chicken and shake until coated.
  • Place coated chicken pieces on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Serve with rice or potatoes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 632.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is crispy, make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken. You can check this by dropping a small piece of chicken into the oil. If it sizzles immediately, the oil is hot enough.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken. This will cause the chicken to steam instead of fry, resulting in soggy chicken.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
  • The ranch dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes it easy to whip up this recipe on a busy weeknight.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.

Conclusion:

This Crispy Ranch Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the ranch dressing adds a creamy and flavorful touch. Serve this chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or a salad.

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