Double-Dipped Ranch-Baked Chicken Thighs

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We have all heard of or at least tried chicken coated with ranch salad dressing, and while the dressing adds moisture, it also adds extra calories. By using dried ranch seasoning and chicken thighs you can still get the flavor and moisture!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 4 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning, divided

  • 1 egg

  • 6 ounces ranch-flavored tortilla chips (such as Doritos® Cool Ranch®)

  • 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs

  • 4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.

  2. Mix flour and 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning in a shallow bowl. Beat egg in a second shallow bowl.

  3. Crush ranch-flavored tortilla chips in a food processor or Vitamix® until they are fine crumbs. Combine crushed tortilla chips, remaining 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning, and panko bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl.

  4. Dip each chicken thigh first in flour mixture, then in egg, and finally in tortilla chip mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

483 Calories
23g Fat
41g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 483
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 847mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 26g 52%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 241mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.