Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen

Ranch Fried Chicken

Chicken
July 9th, 2013
4 Comments

Saturday, July 6th 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.

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!

Ranch “Fried” Chicken
Prep Time:      8 hours                              Yield: 8
Cook Time:     45 minutes                         Serving: 1 thigh
Total Time:     8 hours 45 minutes
Ingredients
  • 8 Chicken Thighs
  • 1 c. Low Fat Buttermilk
  • 1 c. All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp. Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • 1-1oz. Package Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
  • Cooking Spray
Directions
  1. Rinse chicken under cool water; then pat dry.
  2. Add the buttermilk and chicken to a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  4. Combine the flour, baking powder, paprika and Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix in a bowl.
  5. 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.
  6. Spray the top of the chicken with the cooking spray and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 221, Carbs 13.2g, Fat 10.1g, Protein 18.2g, Fiber .6g, Sugar 2g
*Calculations based on ingredients entered into Calorie Count and may not be 100% accurate. 
Enjoy!

Shared at TidyMom.net 7/13/13


4 Comments

  1. Kirsten Madaus
    July 9, 2013 at 10:48 pm - Reply

    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!

  2. My Daily Jenn-ism
    July 11, 2013 at 1:47 pm - Reply

    Question…. Put wire rack on top of the baking sheet? (I miss alot) 🙂

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