Description
This Baked Ranch Chicken recipe features juicy, tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful ranch-seasoned mayo mixture and topped with a crispy Parmesan Panko crust. It’s an easy, quick, and satisfying meal baked in the oven, perfect for dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
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Ranch Seasoning Mixture
- 1 oz. packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, grated (using a microplane)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
Breading
- 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Main Ingredient
- 2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally to make 4 fillets
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to preheat fully for optimal baking results.
- Prepare ranch mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning packet, dill weed, onion powder, black pepper, salt, grated garlic, and mayonnaise until well combined. This mixture will season and moisten the chicken.
- Make breadcrumb topping: In a separate bowl, combine the Panko bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted unsalted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly coated in butter.
- Coat chicken fillets: Dip each chicken fillet into the ranch mayonnaise mixture, ensuring every surface is covered. Then dredge each fillet in the breadcrumb mixture pressing gently to adhere the coating.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the breaded chicken fillets spaced apart to allow even cooking.
- Bake chicken: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (75°C) to ensure the chicken is fully cooked but still juicy.
Notes
- Storing: Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Freezing: Freeze the cooked chicken in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm in the oven prior to serving.
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