Golden Ranch-Style Chicken Strips
Golden Ranch-Style Chicken Strips are crispy, ranch-flavored delights that transform any meal into a festive occasion. Perfect for family dinners or game-day snacks, these strips are sure to please everyone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Cooking oil (for frying)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with ranch dressing mix.
- Slice chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch wide. Coat each strip in the flour, dip in egg, and finally coat with panko.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add enough cooking oil to cover the bottom. Heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken strips in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Transfer cooked strips to the oven for 10 minutes to keep warm and enhance crunchiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken strip (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Marinate chicken strips for at least an hour for greater flavor infusion. - Experiment with different seasoning blends or add cayenne pepper for a spicy kick. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.