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December 9, 2015 · 15 Comments

Crispy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs {Gluten and Dairy Free}

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Three ingredients are all you need to make these Crispy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs. Perfect to serve for a weeknight meal or large crowd. 
Three ingredients are all you need to make these Crispy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs. Perfect to serve for a weeknight meal or large crowd.

Three ingredients are all you need to make these Crispy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs. Perfect to serve for a weeknight meal or large crowd.

Crispy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs

You all know that I generally like to use fresh herbs to season my recipes, but every now and then I'm in a pinch to get dinner on the table and realize too late that I'm out of that one particular herb I may want to use.

This is what happened to me recently when I had taken chicken out for dinner. I then spent my entire day out of the house and was scrambling to get dinner on the table before we had to leave again for art class. That's how these Crispy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs were created.

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How do you make Ranch Chicken Thighs?

I can hardly even call this a recipe. All you need are three ingredients: bone-in chicken thighs, a dry package of your favorite salad dressing or dip mix, and oil.

I happened to have Hidden Valley Ranch Dip Mix, but you could use anything you happen to have on hand and it will just give your chicken a different flavor.

Speaking of having it on hand, I like to keep these types of packets readily available in my pantry. You never know when last minute guests will show up and you may need a quick dip or dinner idea. Besides, they hardly take up any room and last for months.

Crispy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs

Back to this chicken. So all you have to do is mix your packet with oil, whisk together and place your chicken and the mixture into a resealable plastic bag.

Massage the bag so that the chicken gets coated well; then place in a baking dish and bake for about 50-60 minutes (or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165 degrees F).

See how crispy and golden brown the chicken gets; not to mention how moist and tender it was. Accompany these Crispy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs with some mashed potatoes and sea salt roasted green beans and dinner is served. ~Enjoy!

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Crispy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Three ingredients are all you need to make these Crispy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs. Perfect to serve for a weeknight meal or large crowd.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1- (1-ounce)package hidden valley ranch dips
  • ¼ cup canola oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ranch packet with the oil with a whisk.
  • Add the chicken to a resealable bag, pour in the oil mixture and coat the chicken.
  • Place the chicken in an oven safe dish (I used 13"x9") and bake for 50-55 minutes or until minimum temperature of 165 is reached.
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Three ingredients are all you need to make these Crispy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs. Perfect to serve for a weeknight meal or large crowd.

 

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Comments

  1. Wanda Tracey says

    December 10, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    5 stars
    Here's a recipe I will love! It's easy to make and sounds totally scrumptious.Chicken dinners are my favorites!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      December 11, 2015 at 9:28 am

      Thanks Wanda, I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Melissa S says

    December 12, 2015 at 11:32 pm

    These sound delicious, my son would love them.

    Reply
  3. Brandi says

    September 08, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    I made this with olive oil and it was a hit! Does need the full 55 minutes or so.. Gets a nice crisp browned top.. Juicy flavor ! Simple with only 3 ingredients:)!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      September 09, 2016 at 6:08 am

      I'm so glad you liked the recipe Brandi! I've already made this one a couple of times already because it's so easy too; especially if you're looking for a last minute dinner idea.

      Reply
  4. Doug says

    February 14, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    I use a packet of Fiesta ranch. Great flavor! I have found that putting a rack in the baking dish keeps the chicken crispy all the way around too. Good recipe. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      February 15, 2017 at 7:23 am

      I bet the Fiesta ranch gave it a little extra kick. I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe Doug!

      Reply
  5. Wendy Maleeny says

    August 14, 2017 at 5:08 pm

    Do you mix the dressing according to the packet or just mix the packet with the oil?

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      August 14, 2017 at 8:42 pm

      Hi Wendy, I just mixed the packet with the oil. Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Mayda peacocke says

    September 28, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    Can I use boneless thighs for a shorter cook time?

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      September 28, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      Absolutely, but if it's skinless, you won't have that crispy coating.

      Reply
  7. Michael W. says

    July 14, 2018 at 8:51 am

    This is a great recipe! I used the packaged dressing mix, not the dip. Too salty. Added some Garlic Powder to the mix. I used a combination of Thighs and Legs. I let the Chicken marinade in the dressing & Oil mix for several hours. The chicken was so tender, flavorful and juicy from the infused oil mix. Thanks for a keeper recipe Carrie!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      July 15, 2018 at 6:27 am

      This is one of my go-to recipes because it never disappoints and is so easy too. I'm so glad you tried the recipe and enjoyed it Michael!

      Reply
  8. Michael W. says

    July 15, 2018 at 6:39 am

    Thanks Carrie!!

    Reply

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