Description
Crispy baked ranch chicken delivers a mouthwatering dinner that turns plain chicken into something special with just a few pantry staples. Your family will devour this simple, crunchy chicken that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
Seasoning:
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Binding and Coating:
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish for perfect chicken placement.
- Sprinkle each chicken breast with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to enhance natural flavors.
- Crush 2 cups of cornflakes into varied sizes, creating a textured coating that will deliver maximum crunchiness.
- Blend the entire packet of ranch dressing mix into the crushed cornflakes for robust seasoning.
- Whisk 2 eggs in a separate shallow bowl to create a sticky binding layer for the coating.
- Submerge each chicken breast into the whisked eggs, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the egg-coated chicken in the ranch-cornflake mixture, pressing firmly to help crumbs adhere completely.
- Position the breaded chicken pieces in the prepared baking dish without overcrowding.
- Drizzle ½ cup melted butter evenly across the chicken, helping the coating become golden and crisp.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the exterior turns deep golden brown.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 3-4 minutes before serving to help juices redistribute.
Notes
- Use fresh, crispy cornflakes for maximum crunch and texture in your coating.
- For gluten-free option, swap cornflakes with gluten-free rice cereal or crushed gluten-free pretzels.
- Press the cornflake mixture firmly onto the chicken to create a solid, even coating that won’t fall off during baking.
- If chicken breasts are thick, consider pounding them to an even thickness before coating to ensure consistent cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg