Ranch Chicken Bites
Crispy, ranch-marinated chicken bites baked until golden for a simple, crowd-pleasing snack or meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders about 500 g, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup Hidden Valley The Original Ranch dressing
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 dash ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup panko or bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the cut chicken pieces in a mixing bowl and add the ranch dressing; toss to coat evenly. Season with the pinch of salt and 3 dashes of ground black pepper, then mix again.
- In a separate bowl, combine the panko (or bread crumbs) and shredded Parmesan until well mixed.
- Coat each ranch-marinated chicken piece in the panko-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere, and arrange the pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden on the outside.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately with extra ranch dressing if desired.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Tongs or fork
Notes
- Use panko for extra crispiness.
- Cut chicken into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Press crumbs firmly to help them stick.
- Serve right away for best texture.