Popcorn chicken is a popular snack or appetizer that is made with bite-sized pieces of chicken that are coated in a batter and then fried or baked. The cheddar ranch flavor is a classic combination that is sure to please everyone. This recipe from Tasty uses a combination of cheddar cheese, buttermilk, and ranch dressing to create a delicious and flavorful coating for the popcorn chicken. The chicken is then baked until it is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a perfect party snack or game day treat.
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CHEDDAR RANCH POPCORN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, buttermilk, ranch dressing mix, cheese cracker, oil
Provided by Hitomi Aihara
Categories Appetizers
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Chop chicken breasts into bite-size pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, buttermilk, and ranch packet.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- In a large zipper storage bag, crumble the cheese crackers into desired crumbs (to replace bread crumbs).
- Place cracker crumbs into a medium bowl and coat each piece of chicken until fully covered.
- Heat oil to 350°F (180°C) and fry chicken until crackers turn golden brown (3 minutes).
- Place on a paper towel to dry.
- Serve with a side of ranch or any sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 7 grams
ORIGINAL RANCH CHEDDAR CHICKEN
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Pour the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing into a large bowl. Add the chicken to the bowl of dressing and mix until the chicken is evenly coated. In a shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs, Cheddar, Parmesan cheeses and stir until well combined. Dredge each breast in the bread crumb and cheese mixture. Arrange the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken is crisp and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
ORIGINAL RANCH CHEDDAR CHICKEN
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Pour the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing into a large bowl. Add the chicken to the bowl of dressing and mix until the chicken is evenly coated. In a shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs, Cheddar, Parmesan cheeses and stir until well combined. Dredge each breast in the bread crumb and cheese mixture. Arrange the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken is crisp and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
CHEDDAR RANCH CHICKEN STRIPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, buttermilk, ranch dressing mix, cheese cracker
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425˚F (225˚C).
- On a cutting board, slice chicken breasts against the grain into strips.
- Place the chicken strips in a bowl and add in buttermilk and ranch packet. Stir until well-coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Pour cheese crackers into a resealable bag and crush with a rolling pin until they become finely ground.
- Open the bag and place a marinated piece of chicken in the cracker crumbs. Coat the chicken with the crumbs and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 7 grams
ORIGINAL RANCH CHEDDAR CHICKEN
Coated with tangy Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing, chicken breasts are then dredged in a cheesy panko mixture and baked until crispy and tender.
Provided by Hidden Valley Ranch
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hidden Valley®
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pour the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing into a large bowl.
- Add the chicken to the bowl of dressing and mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
- In a shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs, Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and stir until well combined. Dredge each breast in the bread crumb and cheese mixture.
- Arrange the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken is crisp and an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 96.4 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 729.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
RANCH POPCORN
What's movie night at home without some popcorn to munch? Try a big tub of this buttery, showstopping blend. It's easy, cheesy and finger-lickin' good. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the popcorn in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over popcorn and toss to coat. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- To make the popcorn chicken extra crispy, double-coat it in the flour mixture and bread crumbs.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- For a spicier popcorn chicken, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Be sure to cook the popcorn chicken in batches so that it doesn't crowd the pan. This will help it cook evenly.
- Serve the popcorn chicken with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.
Conclusion:
Cheddar ranch popcorn chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It's perfect for game day, movie night, or any other casual gathering. The combination of cheddar cheese and ranch dressing gives it a tangy, cheesy flavor that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a fun and tasty treat, give this recipe a try.
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