Crixxie's Ranch Chicken Nuggets

16 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 30 min

“These are great for the kids. A nice alternative to McDonald's chicken nuggets.” - by Crixxie

Ingredients

1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
1/4 cup prepared ranch dressing
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup ranch dressing

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 11x7-inch baking dish.
Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Beat egg and 1/4 cup ranch dressing in another shallow bowl; toss chicken in egg mixture until coated. Press chicken into bread crumb mixture and transfer to prepared baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no long pink in the center and juices run clear, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with remaining 1/4 cup dressing as dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
450 cal
22%

Fat
24 g
37%

Carbs
22.5 g
7%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (16)

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Michele

Dec. 17, 2012

"These were yummy and easy to make. I used half panko because I love it, I also added butter buds because I add it to pretty much everything!! The kids loved them and told me to make them again and ag..." See moreian. Other than the panko and butter buds I made the recipe exactly as called for."

Sarah Jo

Oct. 16, 2012

"I did make my own bread crumbs for this recipe. After cooking, I served it with a homemade jalapeno-cilantro ranch dressing. The grownups were lukewarm about it but the kids inhaled it. I'd make it ag..." See moreain for them."

dfry78

Oct. 14, 2012

"I made this according to the recipe. My entire family loved it. I cooked 3 lbs and this was enough for 5 people and lunch the following day for two teenagers. Thanks for a quick easy recipe...." See more"

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