Crunchy Baked Ranch Chicken with Breadcrumbs
A shake is all it takes to transform ordinary chicken breast into bites mouthwatering magic with this Crunchy Baked Ranch Chicken recipe. Here’s how to make delicious breaded Ranch chicken with breadcrumbs and zesty Hidden Valley® Ranch seasoning. Pair this amazing chicken with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, salad, rice, quinoa, corn on the cob, coleslaw or dinner rolls.
Ingredients (4)
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mayonnaise 1 cup
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unseasoned breadcrumbs ¾ cup
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boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4–5 ounces per piece) 4
Need to swap out an ingredient? Try this:
- Panko instead of bread crumbs
Feelin’ extra? Amp it up with a fun twist:
- Try a spicy Ranch seasoning
According to our friends at Glad, cooked chicken breast can last around three to four days in the fridge, and it’s better to store chicken breasts in the freezer if possible.
As for defrosting your chicken, it’s as easy as transferring it to your fridge. It will typically take a full day to thaw, so plan your meals accordingly. Remember to cook chicken (reaching 165°F internal temperature) right after thawing to kill potentially dangerous bacteria.
Steps (4)
THIS RECIPE IS AIR FRYER-FRIENDLY
Simply reduce the cooking time and temperature on your air fryer as shown here.*
Timing
Set air fryer timer for half the cooking time of a conventional oven. Add extra time for doneness if needed.
Temperature
Reduce regular oven temperature by 25° to 50° (not going below 350°) on your air fryer. If food is getting too dark, reduce by another 25°.
* Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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1Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
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2In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and seasoning mix until well-blended. Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl or plate.
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Dip each breast in the mayonnaise mixture, turning on all sides until well-coated, shaking off any excess. Lay the chicken in the breadcrumbs and turn until evenly coated.
TIP: Fresh chicken should be pink in color. A pale hue could indicate that the meat has been on the shelf too long.
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4Arrange chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake approximately 25 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F or until juices run clear. (For chicken breasts weighing 6 to 8 ounces, increase cooking time to 40 to 45 minutes.)
Need to swap out an ingredient? Try this:
- Panko instead of bread crumbs
Feelin’ extra? Amp it up with a fun twist:
- Try a spicy Ranch seasoning
According to our friends at Glad, cooked chicken breast can last around three to four days in the fridge, and it’s better to store chicken breasts in the freezer if possible.
As for defrosting your chicken, it’s as easy as transferring it to your fridge. It will typically take a full day to thaw, so plan your meals accordingly. Remember to cook chicken (reaching 165°F internal temperature) right after thawing to kill potentially dangerous bacteria.
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