Parmesan Ranch Chicken
This Parmesan Ranch Chicken is a family favorite! Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, it's the perfect weeknight meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix (1 envelope)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick, melted)
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8-ounce each)
Instructions
Cooking Instructions:
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures a crispy finish on your chicken.
- Step 2: Prepare the Chicken - Take your boneless, skinless chicken breasts and place them between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken to an even thickness of about 1 inch.
- Step 3: Mix the Coating - In a mixing bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and the ranch seasoning mix. Whisk them together until they are well combined.
- Step 4: Dip the Chicken - Pour the melted unsalted butter into another bowl. Dip each chicken breast into the butter, ensuring it is completely coated, then transfer it to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Step 5: Bake the Chicken - Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Step 6: Serve and Enjoy - Once baked, allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes, slice, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowls
- Meat Mallet or Rolling Pin
- Whisk
Notes
- For an even crispier coating, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven.
- This chicken works great cold in salads or as a snack.