Description
This Crispy Buttered Ranch Chicken recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with a flavorful blend of ranch seasoning, crispy cornflakes, and Parmesan cheese. Baked to golden perfection, this dish is a delightful twist on classic chicken recipes.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
For the Coating:
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray or extra butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the Coating: In a bowl, mix crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, and ranch seasoning.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast in melted butter, ensuring it is well coated. Press each piece into the seasoned crumb mixture until fully coated.
- Bake: Place the coated chicken in the baking dish, drizzle any remaining butter on top, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite side dish!
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning mix to suit your taste preferences.
- For extra crispiness, consider using panko breadcrumbs.
- Adjust the baking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
