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The Best Easy Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs – delicious crunchy baked chicken thighs in a buttery rich ranch sauce with tender juicy chicken! Low carb, mess free, a deliciously crunchy crust, in a huge family favorite that is sure to make anyone a fan of chicken thighs in under 40 minutes!  Here at Sweet C’s, we have lots of types of readers – those who like to get straight to the recipe, and those who would like more information, including tips and tricks to feeling more comfortable in the kitchen. We provide a skip to recipe button in the top left corner, as well as a clickable table of contents, just below, to help make this page easier to navigate. Ranch Dressing Chicken ThighsThere is something about the tangy, zippy, bright, and salty ranch seasoning herbs that are totally addictive and crave-able – I can’t get enough! If you’re like me and can’t get enough of ranch flavor, this Easy Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs Recipe will become your newest favorite one pot dinner! These chicken thighs bake up to a delicious crispy crunch on the outside, with tender, juicy meat and a tasty tangy ranch flavor. If you can’t get enough of ranch…. this is going to be your newest obsession. If you’d like to check out a fresh take on this ranch chicken, try my easy baked ranch chicken wings – or even Baked Ranch Pork Chops and a Baked Ranch Pork Tenderloin! You can also use my air fried adobo chicken thighs to adapt this recipe to an air fryer or instant pot with broiler lid recipe. I love ranch dressing seasonings in soups and casseroles, on pork chops and pasta, and on chicken thighs. These Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs are bursting with delicious ranch dressing flavor – and are a snap to make, and also work into a low carb diet! These easy ranch chicken thighs are melt in your mouth delicious, and so easy – perfect for meal prep, dinner parties, potlucks, or busy weeknight dinners. They are great with rice or pasta, grilled veggies, or on their own! And they also taste delicious in sandwiches and salads for a truly versatile and easy chicken thigh recipe you will add to your weekly rotation time and time again! How To Bake Chicken ThighsIf you’re bored with baked chicken thighs, and looking for a way to make them crunchier, juicier, and with more flavor – these tips will help you to bake perfect chicken thighs every time right in your oven! If you’re loving the crunch, be sure to also check out my crackle chicken recipe – it tastes deep fried, with absolutely NO breading whatsoever – just pan fried chicken thighs with an amazing crunch! To use crisped chicken thighs in a delicious one pot dinner with potatoes, be sure to visit my Maple Dijon Chicken and Potatoes Skillet recipe. This baked ranch chicken thigh recipe is incredibly easy – but there are a couple things you’ll need to make the most delicious, flavor-packed chicken thighs straight from the oven! The following are my go-to tools for perfect chicken thighs from the oven!
To find my essential kitchen tools, and One Pot Recipe must-haves, please visit my Amazon storefront where you can find all my favorite products in one easy place! Tips to Perfect Ranch Chicken Thighs & FAQsIf you’re looking for the absolute best baked chicken thighs, you need to go off the chicken’s temperature – NOT the time listed in this recipe. Chicken thigh sizes can vary wildly, and differences in oven effectiveness, altitude, humidity in the air – they can all impact your cooking time, making it shorter or longer. Don’t overcook. To avoid undercooked or dry chicken, its imperative to cook chicken to 160 degrees in the oven, and let it carryover cook to 165. Chicken is safe to eat at 165 degrees internal temperature. Check your chicken thighs regularly as they cook to monitor temperature. Let chicken rest. Let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting or serving to continue carryover cooking and help chicken rest so juices don’t all rush out. To measure, be sure to insert thermometer in fattest part of meat – without getting too close to bone as it will throw off temperature. Pat chicken thighs dry. Extra liquid and moisture on the chicken will keep the thighs from crisping – pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels before cooking to remove any excess liquid. This will help the fat to stick to the chicken better, and help the ranch seasoning sink into chicken for flavor. If your chicken thighs are wet, the oil won’t have a chance to really sink in, so remove any excess packaging liquid/water with paper towels. Dont trim fat. While you might want to trim off excessive fat, some fat is good on chicken thighs, even if you don’t usually like chicken fat. We’re cooking these chicken thighs long enough for the fat to render out and help make a crispy, crunchy outer crust – so don’t over-trim your chicken thighs. This will allow the chicken to naturally crisp and add to the flavor of your chicken, so don’t trim too much away. Let skin crisp. If you’re looking for additional crunchy chicken (especially important since we’re using skinless, boneless chicken thighs), you can pop the chicken thighs under the broiler for 2-4 minutes – be careful and watch the chicken closely to make sure it doesn’t burn. I always crisp mine a bit at the end for extra crunch – it makes this baked chicken thigh recipe crave worthy! Unroll chicken thighs. If you’re often not a fan of chicken thigh texture, unroll the chicken thighs so they lay flat. This will cook the chicken thighs more evenly, and ensure a crunchy surface on the entire thigh – which makes it completely irresistible, and a bit easier for people who usually shy away from dark meat chicken. This makes your chicken thighs look a little weird – I have one friend who says they look like aliens – but chicken thighs taste SO much better unrolled, so consider trying it yourself! When you add to the surface area of the baked chicken thighs, more of it can get a lovely brown crisp, and the chicken cooks faster, to prevent drying out. Adjust cooktime a bit if unrolling thighs. Recipe FAQsMy dressing mix clumped up, what do I do? Depending on your ranch dressing packet, it can sometimes be thick when mixing, and/or clump up. Simply add a teaspoon of water at a time to loosen mixture if too thick until it is easy enough to spread over chicken. What type of chicken thighs should I use? This recipe was designed to work for both skin-on or skinless chicken thighs – as well as boneless or bone-on thighs. The method you will use is the same overall (you might want to pan fry chicken skin a few minutes longer for more crunch if using skin-on thighs), but just know you’ll need to plan on a slightly increased cook time for bone-in thighs. Check your thighs while cooking and keep in oven until the fattest part of the thigh reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. What temperature do I cook chicken thighs to? Chicken thighs are cooked when the fattest part of the thigh reaches 165 degrees internal temperature. What to Serve With Ranch Chicken ThighIf you’re looking for the perfect sides to go alongside this keto ranch chicken thighs recipe, please visit some of my favorites below:
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You can see our complete side dish recipe index here. If you love this Easy Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs Recipe recipe as much as I do, please write a five star review, and be sure to help me share on facebook and pinterest! CONNECT WITH SWEET C’S! Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs are a super simple one pot baked chicken thigh recipe everyone loves - bursting with ranch flavor in only five ingredients! Low carb, mess free, a deliciously crunchy crust, in a huge family favorite that is sure to make anyone a fan of chicken thighs in under 40 minutes! Ingredients
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Nutrition InformationYield6Serving Size1 chicken thighAmount Per Serving Calories 340Total Fat 25gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 18gCholesterol 168mgSodium 270mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 31g Nutrition is automatically calculated by Nutritionix - please verify all nutrition information independently and consult with a doctor or nutritionist for any and all medical and diet advice. See our web story for this post here. How do you make chicken with ranch dressing?Steps
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Can I use ranch dressing instead of ranch seasoning?Use 1 ½ tablespoons Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix as a substitute for a 1-ounce store-bought packet in recipes calling for dry ranch seasoning. The Nutrition Facts are for 1 ½ tablespoon dressing mix (the equivalent of one store-bought "packet"), which makes one batch of dressing.
What is ranch seasoning good on?Sprinkle it over a hot pizza. Sneak it into a grilled cheese. Add some zest to pasta or potato salad. Use it as a substitute for garlic powder.
How long does it take chicken breast to bake at 400?A medium size chicken breast (5 to 6 ounces each), takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes to bake in a 400 degree oven. I always bake chicken breasts at 400 degrees Fahrenheit as the high temperature helps seal in the juices (and the flavor).
How long do you cook chicken breast in the oven?How long should I bake chicken breast?. 20 to 30 minutes for large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked in a 375 degrees F oven.. 35 to 40 minutes for large bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts cooked in a 375 degrees F oven.. |
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