Ranch Fried Chicken Cooks Country Recipe Recipe 395

CRISPY RANCH FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, combine 2-2/3 cups flour and Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker. In another shallow dish, beat eggs and 1-1/2 cups water; add 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1-1/3 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in the flour mixture, a few pieces at a time. Turn to coat., In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Working in batches, fry chicken, several pieces at a time, until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165°, 7-8 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken pieces in shallow baking dish. Pour salad dressing over the chicken to cover. Chill covered for at least 1 hour.
• Remove chicken from the dish. Shake off any excess marinade. Discard any leftover marinade. On a large plate, mix flour, salt
• and pepper. Roll each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour.
• In a large deep skillet, heat the oil to 375 degrees F. Fry the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden and juices run clear.

OVEN-FRIED RANCH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk the buttermilk, mayonnaise, half of the thyme, 1 teaspoon paprika, the onion and garlic powders, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat; cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and set a wire rack on each; coat the racks with cooking spray. Combine the breadcrumbs, chives, the remaining thyme and 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a shallow bowl.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere. Put the white meat on one wire rack and the dark meat on the other rack, skin-side up. Coat the chicken with cooking spray. Transfer to the oven, placing the dark meat on the bottom oven rack; bake until the crust is golden and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 165 degrees F, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool slightly on the wire racks, 10 minutes. Season with salt.

RANCH FRIED CHICKEN- COOK'S COUNTRY RECIPE RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• FOR THE CHICKEN: Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. FOR THE BUTTERMILK MIXTURE: Whisk buttermilk, chives, cilantro, dill, vinegar, garlic, salt and cayenne together in bowl. Set aside 1/4 cup buttermilk mixture for ranch sauce. FOR THE COATING: Whisk flour, cornstarch, chives, cilantro, dill, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in large bowl. Set wire rack in rimmed baking sheet. Set second wire rack in second rimmed baking sheet and line half of rack with triple layer of paper towels. Working with 1 piece at a time, dip chicken in remaining buttermilk mixture to coat, letting excess drip back into bowl; then dredge in coating, pressing to adhere. Transfer chicken to first wire rack (without paper towels). (At this point, coated chicken may be refrigerated, uncovered, for up to 2 hours.) Heat oil in large Dutch oven (use a Dutch oven that holds 6 quarts or more) over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Add half of chicken to hot oil and fry until golden brown and registers 175°, 7 to 9 minutes. Adjust burner, if necessary, to maintain oil temperature between 325°F and 350°F Transfer chicken to paper towel-lined side of second wire rack to drain on each side for 30 seconds, then move to unlined side of rack. Return oil to 350°F and repeat with remaining chicken. FOR THE RANCH SAUCE: Whisk mayonnaise into reserved buttermilk mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer chicken to platter and serve with ranch sauce.

COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour and seasonings. In a shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then add to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken in oil until browned on all sides. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is tender, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. ,

PAN-FRIED RANCH CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Pour oil to cover the bottom of your skillet and set on medium-high heat. Pour some ranch dressing on a plate (or in a bowl). Mix bread crumbs, cheese and seasonings in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in the dressing and then coat in the bread crumbs, and place in pre-heated skillet. Turn halfway through cooking. Cook until no longer pink in the middle. Make your own Seasoned Italian Breadcrumbs: In a blender. dump all the seasonings on top of the quartered toast pieces and BLEND! Do not over blend.

CRISPY RANCH "FRIED" CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, stir together panko and oil. Spread in an even layer, and bake until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate, wipe sheet, and fit with a wire rack.
• On a separate plate, combine yogurt, thyme, garlic, pinch of cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Coat chicken with yogurt mixture then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere. Shake off excess and place on rack. Bake until chicken is cooked through, 17 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Let cool 5 minutes. Slice and serve over salad greens.

COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic and pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 3/4 inch.
• Whisk buttermilk, shallots, garlic, 2 tablespoons salt, sugar, cumin, and pepper in a bowl; transfer mixture to a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
• Fill a large skillet with about 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat over medium heat.
• Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Sift flour, baking powder, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a shallow bowl. Press chicken breasts one at a time into flour mixture until lightly coated. Dip coated chicken into beaten eggs, then press into flour mixture again to coat; shake off excess flour.
• Fry chicken breasts in batches in preheated oil until chicken is golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter and repeat with remaining chicken.

HIDDEN VALLEY BAKED RANCH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place chicken breasts into a Glad® sandwich bag and pound until they are 3/4 of an inch thick (optional).
• Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish to fit. Brush with the melted butter or olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle or shake the ranch seasoning mix over the chicken on both sides. If there is any remaining butter, drizzle over the seasoned chicken.
• Place in the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Serve hot.

OVEN FRIED RANCH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• Pour buttermilk into shallow glass or plastic bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag, crush cereal with rolling pin. Add Bisquick mix and dressing mix (dry) to cereal in bag. Remove chicken from buttermilk; discard buttermilk. Add chicken to cereal mixture. Seal bag; shake to coat.
• Place chicken on cookie sheet. Spray with cooking spray. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

RANCH OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425.
• Spray 13 x 9 inch pan with cooking spray.
• In shallow dish, mix Bisquick mix and pepper.
• In another shallow dish, pour ranch dressing.
• Coat chicken with dressing and then coat with Bisquick mixture, pressing so coating sticks to chicken.
• Place in pan and drizzle with butter.
• Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170 F).

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken pieces in shallow baking dish. Pour salad dressing over chicken. Cover and refrigerate for aleast 8 hours. Remove chicken and shake off excess marinade; discard the left over marinade.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• On plate, mix flour, salt, and pepper. Roll the chicken in seasoned flour.
• Heat 1/2 inch of oil in large skillet until small cubed of bread dropped in grease browns in 60 seconds. Fry chicken for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to baking pan; bake until chicken is tender and juices run clear,about 30 minutes. Serve with corn muffins.