Easy Cheddar Ranch Baked Chicken Pieces with a Crispy Twist
A quick and tasty meal featuring juicy chicken pieces topped with a crispy cheddar and cornflake mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free cornflakes)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or breasts)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package ranch dressing mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, ranch dressing mix, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix crushed cornflakes and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk mixture, letting the excess drip off, then coat each piece in the cornflake and cheese mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For extra crunch, ensure the chicken is well coated and consider marinating longer for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg