Chicken thighs soaked in buttermilk, dipped in a mixture of flour, Ranch seasoning and spiced; then baked until a crispy, golden brown.
Saturday was National Fried Chicken Day and though is not something we eat regularly in our home, every now and then the kids ask for it. I had some chicken thighs and found a package of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix and made this simple breading to coat the chicken with.
Technically this chicken is baked and not fried, but it’s still super crispy!
How do you make Ranch Fried Chicken?
For this recipe you’ll need bone-in, skin on chicken thighs, buttermilk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, paprika, Ranch Dressing mix, and cooking spray. Add the buttermilk and chicken to a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Combine the flour, baking powder, paprika and Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix in a bowl.
Remove the chicken one at a time allowing for the excess buttermilk to drain off; then dip it into the flour mixture and place on a baking sheet with a wire rack.
Do this for all pieces of chicken. Spray the top of the chicken with the cooking spray and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
I have to say the chicken was really tasty and crispy and everyone loved it. I probably could have shaved off some extra calories and fat by removing the skin, but opted to leave it on for this recipe. If you’re looking for a great side to go with it, these Corn and Cheddar Mashed Potato Fritters would be perfect!
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Ingredients
- 8 Bone-In, Skin On Chicken Thighs
- 1 c. Buttermilk
- 1 c. All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- 1- 1(ounce) Package Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Add the buttermilk and chicken to a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, paprika and Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix in a bowl.
- Remove the chicken one at a time allowing for the excess buttermilk to drain off; then dip it into the flour mixture and place on a baking sheet with a wire rack. Do this for all pieces of chicken.
- Spray the top of the chicken with the cooking spray and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
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Carrie,
This looks yummy! My son is learning to grill this summer, but when we head back inside, this will go on the list.
Thanks!
Question…. Put wire rack on top of the baking sheet? (I miss alot) 🙂
Whenever I bake chicken (or pork) in the oven, I always put a wire rack on top of the pan so that the heat can get underneath the meat too and get crispy all over instead of getting soggy directly on the baking sheet. Looks like this http://www.kingdamesh.com/About-WuZhouKingDa/What-is-a-Baking-Wire-Rack-1113-1.htm