Double-Dipped Ranch-Baked Chicken Thighs
Description
You may have tried chicken coated with ranch dressing; while the dressing adds moisture, it also adds extra calories. Use dry ranch seasoning to get flavor without the fat!
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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4 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning, divided
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1 egg
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6 ounces ranch-flavored tortilla chips (such as Doritos® Cool Ranch®)
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2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
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4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
2
Mix flour and 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning in a shallow bowl. Beat egg in a second shallow bowl.
3
Crush ranch-flavored tortilla chips in a food processor or Vitamix® until they are fine crumbs. Combine crushed tortilla chips, remaining 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning, and panko bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl.
4
Dip each chicken thigh first in flour mixture, then in egg, and finally in tortilla chip mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).