Best 6 Crispy Ranch Unfried Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in a healthier alternative to the classic fried chicken with our crispy ranch unfried chicken recipe. This innovative dish tantalizes taste buds with a delightful combination of flavors and textures, featuring a crispy, golden-brown coating that yields to tender, juicy chicken inside. The secret lies in a unique breading technique that utilizes a combination of simple ingredients to create an irresistibly crispy crust, while keeping the chicken moist and succulent. Accompanying this main course are three delectable sauces: a classic ranch dressing, a zesty honey mustard sauce, and a tangy barbecue sauce. Elevate your meal further with a refreshing salad and a side of roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying dining experience. Get ready to satisfy your cravings for crispy fried chicken without the guilt!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED RANCH CHICKEN



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Crispy Baked Ranch Chicken made easy! Using only 5 ingredients, you can create a yummy chicken dinner in just over 30 minutes. Simple, delicious and perfect for your weekly rotation.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ounce ranch dressing mix
½ cup breadcrumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
4 chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
½ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Prep Dredge: In a shallow plate, combine the ranch dressing mix with the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Place the mayo in another shallow plate.
  • Coat Chicken: Dredge the chicken breasts first through mayo on both sides, then through the breadcrumb mixture. Place into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake: Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 breast, Calories 441 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 1140 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

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 :

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH FRIED CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 chicken (3 pounds), cut into 8 pieces, rinsed and patted dry
1 cup, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix, prepared
1 teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Place chicken pieces in shallow baking dish. Pour salad dressing over the chicken to cover. Chill covered for at least 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from the dish. Shake off any excess marinade. Discard any leftover marinade. On a large plate, mix flour, salt
  • and pepper. Roll each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour.
  • In a large deep skillet, heat the oil to 375 degrees F. Fry the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden and juices run clear.

CRISPY UN-FRIED CHICKEN



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
One 3 1/2- to 4-pound whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Freshly ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the buttermilk, hot sauce and 1 teaspoon each of the garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Put the breadcrumbs, paprika, cayenne and the remaining teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder and salt in a large resealable plastic bag; shake to combine. Remove the chicken from the brine and add it to the bag. Seal the bag and shake vigorously to coat the chicken.
  • Line a baking sheet with a rack and spray well with nonstick spray. Arrange the chicken on the rack, skin-side up, and spray the chicken very generously.
  • Bake until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 40 minutes.

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

CRISPY RANCH "FRIED" CHICKEN



Crispy Ranch

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
Coarse salt and pepper
1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon roughly chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
Cayenne pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 pound)
Salad greens, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, stir together panko and oil. Spread in an even layer, and bake until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate, wipe sheet, and fit with a wire rack.
  • On a separate plate, combine yogurt, thyme, garlic, pinch of cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Coat chicken with yogurt mixture then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere. Shake off excess and place on rack. Bake until chicken is cooked through, 17 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Let cool 5 minutes. Slice and serve over salad greens.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about the same size. This will help them cook evenly.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To make sure the chicken is crispy, make sure to coat it evenly in the breadcrumb mixture. You can also use a baking rack to help the chicken get crispy all over.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the baking sheet. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

This Crispy Ranch Unfried Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy your favorite fried chicken without all the guilt. The chicken is coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and baked until crispy, then tossed in a creamy ranch dressing. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal.

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