Best Baked Ranch Parmesan Chicken Recipes

CRISPY OVEN-BAKED PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH COOL RANCH SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or heavy-duty foil and place a rack on it. Spray the rack lightly with oil.
• Whisk together the mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until they are well blended. Cut the chicken into ⅔" thick pieces or strips (or use chicken tenders, which are already about the size you want for this recipe. If you prefer a larger serving size of chicken, you can also butterfly the chicken into two thinner cutlets.). Add the chicken to the bowl and coat well on all sides.
• In a separate, shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and a pinch of black pepper (optional). Mix well and then stir in the melted butter.
• Dredge the chicken pieces in the breadcrumb mixture, gently pressing the breadcrumbs into the chicken pieces. Move the dredged chicken to the wire rack.
• Place the baking sheet on the center rack of the oven and bake until the chicken is golden-crisp and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Do not overcook it.
• To make the dipping sauce, combine all the ingredients for the cool Ranch sauce in a small bowl and refrigarate. (The sauce is best if made ahead of time).

BAKED RANCH PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Marinate chicken breasts in the ranch dressing for 4 hours or overnight.
• I opted for overnight.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, sage, salt and garlic powder; mix well.
• Remove the chicken from the ranch dressing and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
• Place in a 13 x 9 pan baking dish.
• Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until done and juices run clear.
• Time does not reflect marinading time.