Best 8 Garlic Ranch Panko Crusted Chicken Legs Recipes

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Do you find yourself craving a dish that is packed with flavor, yet easy to prepare? Look no further than garlic ranch panko crusted chicken legs! This delightful dish combines the savory taste of garlic and herbs with the satisfying crunch of panko breadcrumbs, resulting in a culinary experience that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PANKO CRUSTED BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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I was searching for a good baked chicken recipe with Panko that didn't have Parmesan cheese as an ingredient. My mouth likes it, my waist doesn't. Anywho this is a hybrid of a recipe I was experimenting with, and I think it's pretty tasty and kinda lean ;-) You be the judge....

Provided by Kana K.

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h40m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 chicken drumsticks
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon season salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the cooking spray. Use a whisk to be sure the ingredients are all combined well. Set aside.
  • Wash the chicken drumsticks in cold water; don't dry them.
  • Roll each drumstick into the crumb mixture, and carefully transfer each piece to the baking sheet. Do no discard the leftover crumbs.
  • Lightly spray the drumsticks with the vegetable oil.
  • Bake, loosely covered with aluminum foil for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. turn chicken over. and top each drumstick with some of the leftover crumb mixture. Spray once again, liberally with the vegetable oil.
  • Return the baking sheet to the oven, this time uncovered for another 45 minutes.

GARLIC RANCH CHICKEN



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The simple ingredients in this recipe give it flavor the whole family will enjoy. A no-nonsense salad will round out the meal. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken slightly; set aside. In a shallow bowl, combine milk and garlic. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, salad dressing mix and pepper. Dip chicken in milk mixture, then coat with flour mixture., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook chicken in oil and butter over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

GARLIC RANCH PANKO CRUSTED CHICKEN LEGS



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Make and share this Garlic Ranch Panko Crusted Chicken Legs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kana K.

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -6 chicken drumsticks, skin removed
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1/4 cup ranch dressing
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon oregano
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Remove skin from legs, generously salt and pepper.
  • Add 1/4 cup Ranch Dressing and the minced garlic to a shallow dish. Add the panko and the rosemary to another shallow dish.
  • Coat chicken generously with Dressing, shaking off excess, then coat with panko. Arrange chicken in baking pan with rack. Lightly spray the drumsticks with the vegetable oil.
  • Bake 40 minutes turning once or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

PANKO CRUSTED CHICKEN LEGS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 chicken legs
1/4 cup sake
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, plus 1 teaspoon
1/4 cup peanut oil, plus more for greasing baking sheet
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 scallions, sliced thin
2 cups panko bread crumbs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon red chili sauce, such as Srirachi Hot Chili Sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed

Steps:

  • Rinse the chicken legs and pat dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish or plastic bag, combine the sake, 1/4 cup soy sauce, oil, ginger, garlic, and half the scallions. Add the chicken legs, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease a baking sheet with peanut oil. Place panko bread crumbs in a large plastic or paper bag, season with salt and pepper, and shake well to combine. Take 2 or 3 chicken legs at a time from the marinade and shake them in the seasoned bread crumbs until well coated. Place the breaded chicken legs on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, turn the pieces over, and bake for 15 minutes more or until cooked through. Remove chicken to a wire rack to cool.
  • Make the sauce by whisking hoisin, chili sauce, vinegar, and remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce together. Place chicken legs in a single layer on a platter, drizzle with sauce and scatter over the crushed peanuts and remaining scallions. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CRISPY BAKED ROSEMARY-GARLIC CHICKEN LEGS



Crispy Baked Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Legs image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 chicken legs
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 stems rosemary, leaves picked and roughly chopped
4 cups panko bread crumbs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 eggs
2 cups milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
Extra-virgin olive oil
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put a sheet tray in the oven to preheat.
  • Wash and trim the chicken legs of any excess fat. Mix the garlic, rosemary and panko together in a shallow rimmed dish and season well with salt and pepper. Alternately, crush the garlic and rosemary with some olive oil and salt in a mortar and pestle.
  • Crack the eggs into a similar dish, add the milk and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. In another dish add the flour and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Take the chicken legs and 1 at a time, dredge in the flour, then the egg wash and then coat well with the rosemary-garlic panko bread crumbs. Lay the chicken legs out on a tray lined with parchment paper, as you work. Refrigerate the legs for about 15 to 20 minutes for the breading to set.
  • Remove the hot sheet tray from the oven and drizzle with a good amount of olive oil. Arrange the chicken legs carefully on the tray, spacing them out evenly (the chicken will sizzle when added to the hot oil). Roast until the chicken legs are golden and crispy, about 35 to 40 minutes Remove the chicken from the oven to a serving platter. Season with salt and serve with lemon wedges.

CRISPY PANKO CHICKEN THIGHS



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My wife and I sort of invented this recipe, we think. Chicken should have great flavor and the panko breadcrumbs and olive oil will give it a great crunch! Our kids love it (which is high praise in this house). Hope you enjoy as well!

Provided by Brad

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

cooking spray
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon paprika
¾ cup panko bread crumbs, or as needed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 bone-in chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil; coat with cooking spray.
  • Combine mayonnaise and paprika in a bowl; mix well.
  • Mix panko and garlic powder together in another bowl.
  • Spread mayonnaise-paprika mixture on each chicken thigh; press into panko mixture to coat. Place in the prepared baking pan; spritz thighs with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 91.8 mg, Fat 56.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 475.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

PANKO-CRUSTED ROAST CHICKEN THIGHS WITH MUSTARD AND THYME



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Who isn't looking for a quick-to-make, easy-to-love dinner for busy weeknights? This roast chicken recipe will become one of your MVPs.

Provided by Jenny Rosenstrach

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Chicken     Roast     Carrot     Thyme     Mustard     Breadcrumbs     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons thyme leaves, plus 3 sprigs
8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, patted dry
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 pound medium carrots, scrubbed, cut into 3" pieces, halved lengthwise if thick
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place a rack in highest position in oven; preheat to 450°F. Place panko in a small bowl. Mash butter, mustard, and thyme leaves in another small bowl with a fork (it will be a little lumpy). Season chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper. Arrange skin side up a rimmed baking sheet and smear all over skin side of thighs. Working with 1 piece at a time, firmly press chicken, skin side down, into panko so crumbs adhere. Place back on baking sheet skin side up.
  • Arrange carrots and thyme sprigs around chicken and drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and bake until carrots are tender and chicken is cooked though, 25-30 minutes.
  • Heat broiler. Broil chicken and carrots just until panko is golden brown and carrots are tender and browned in spots, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and pour pan juices over top.

CRISPY PANKO CHICKEN BREASTS



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Use crushed, crisp rice cereal squares instead of panko crumbs for a gluten-free version!

Provided by Mazola

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mazola®

Time 14m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 egg
1 cup panko crumbs
½ teaspoon Spice Islands® Fine Grind Sea Salt
¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Fine Grind Black Pepper
½ teaspoon Spice Islands® Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon Spice Islands® Onion Powder
¼ cup Mazola® Corn Oil

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts, one at a time in a resealable freezer bag, until about 1/2-inch thick. Lightly beat egg in a shallow bowl. Combine panko crumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts in egg until coated, drip off excess and dip in panko mixture. Press chicken into crumbs until fully coated.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Transfer chicken to pan and cook about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until chicken is brown, crispy and fully cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 112.4 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 546.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • To achieve a crispy crust, ensure the chicken legs are patted dry before coating them in the panko mixture.
  • Use a combination of grated Parmesan and Romano cheeses for a richer, more flavorful crust.
  • Add a teaspoon of garlic powder and onion powder to the panko mixture for extra savory flavor.
  • For a spicy kick, sprinkle a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika to the panko mixture.
  • To make the ranch dipping sauce from scratch, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, minced garlic, dill, chives, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Garlic Ranch Panko Crusted Chicken Legs offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The crispy panko crust, tender chicken, and creamy ranch sauce create a harmonious culinary experience. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, these chicken legs are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. So gather your ingredients, follow the simple steps, and indulge in this delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion.

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