Description
This Baked Ranch Chicken Breast recipe delivers juicy, flavorful chicken breasts coated in a crispy ranch-seasoned breadcrumb crust. Perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection, this dish is an easy and crowd-pleasing way to elevate your weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Coating
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning (store-bought or homemade, about 1 packet)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with olive oil and set it aside to prepare for the chicken.
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Prepare Breading Stations: Using three shallow bowls, place the flour mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper in the first bowl, beaten eggs in the second, and the mixture of Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and ranch seasoning in the third.
- Coat the Chicken: First, dip each seasoned chicken breast into the flour mixture, coating both sides. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated. Finally, dredge the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crust evenly.
- Arrange and Spray: Place the coated chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking pan. Lightly spray the tops of each chicken breast with cooking spray to help achieve a golden, crispy crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Make sure the chicken breasts are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked but remains juicy.
- You can substitute ranch seasoning with your preferred spice blend for variation.
- If you prefer, use homemade ranch seasoning to control salt and additives.
