Crispy Baked Ranch Chicken Recipe - Easy & Delicious (Print Version)
Baked ranch chicken with crispy coating and tender meat. Simple weeknight dinner ready in 45 minutes with pantry ingredients you already have.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-free option available
# Ingredients:
→ Main Protein
01 -
4 large chicken breasts
02 -
4 tablespoons butter, melted
→ Crispy Coating
03 -
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
04 -
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 -
2 packets ranch dressing mix
→ Seasonings
06 -
1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 -
Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Optional Extras
08 -
Fresh parsley for garnish
09 -
Lemon wedges for serving
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 425°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat chicken breasts dry and pound to ¾ inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
02 -
Mix panko breadcrumbs, ranch dressing mix, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder in shallow dish. Melt butter in microwave-safe bowl.
03 -
Brush each chicken breast with melted butter, then press firmly into breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides completely.
04 -
Place coated chicken on prepared baking sheet without touching. Bake for 20 minutes without opening oven door.
05 -
Check internal temperature reaches 165°F with meat thermometer. If needed, bake additional 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
06 -
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and coating to firm up.
# Notes:
01 -
Pat chicken completely dry before coating or the breadcrumbs won't get crispy.
02 -
Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days and reheat in 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
03 -
Chicken thighs work great here—just add 5 extra minutes cooking time.
04 -
Double the coating mixture and freeze extra for even faster weeknight meals.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Baking sheet
02 -
parchment paper
03 -
meat mallet
04 -
shallow dishes
05 -
meat thermometer
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 385
Total Fat: 18g
Total Carbohydrate: 12g
Protein: 42g