Description
These Cheesy Ranch Chicken Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that’s perfect for any occasion. Tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful blend of cheeses and seasonings, baked until crispy and golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
Coating:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray or additional olive oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil and ranch seasoning until evenly coated.
- Make the coating: In a separate bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge each piece of chicken in the cheese and breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to help it stick.
- Bake: Arrange the coated chicken bites on the prepared baking sheet, spray with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Once cooked through and crispy, serve warm.
Notes
- These bites pair well with ranch dressing or honey mustard.
- For a spicy variation, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the coating mix.
- They can also be air-fried at 375°F for 12–15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6–8 bites
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
