Herbed Ranch Parmesan Skillet Chicken
Very quick and easy, I make up a bunch of the dry mix so it's always on hand. Cooking in the skillet saves so much time and energy vs. in the oven, too.
Very quick and easy, I make up a bunch of the dry mix so it's always on hand. Cooking in the skillet saves so much time and energy vs. in the oven, too.
- Carbohydrate 84.6723775683106 g
- Cholesterol 646.8664166661 mg
- Fat 21.9544241712882 g
- Fiber 5.05417500447179 g
- Protein 236.936570847488 g
- Saturated Fat 6.29285091752199 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (1096g)
- Sodium 1625.85850074303 mg
- Sugar 79.6182025638389 g
- Trans Fat 5.01200091758933 g
- Calories 1551 calories
Step-by-step
- Crush the breadcrumbs up a bit finer
- Wash and pat dry chicken
- Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan and ranch dressing mix in a large bowl
- Dip chicken in the egg
- Coat with dry mixture
- Place in skillet with butter or olive oil, turn up to med high for 1 1/2 - 2 min (crisps the crumbs)
- Turn over, reduce to med heat, and cook 3-7 min till done (it all depends on how thick your chicken is)
That initial ninety-second window over medium-high heat determines whether the breadcrumbs crisp properly or simply absorb oil and turn soggy. Letting the pan get hot enough before adding the chicken creates an immediate barrier against grease absorption, but lingering at that high temperature will burn the grated Parmesan before the interior cooks through. Crushing the herbed breadcrumbs finer before mixing them with the cheese and dry ranch packet ensures a tighter, more uniform crust that adheres to the egg wash without flaking off during the flip.
Slicing boneless breasts into four uniform strips makes timing manageable, allowing the meat to cook through in three to seven minutes total once the heat drops to medium. Thicker portions trap moisture against the pan base, which softens the coating; covering the skillet for the final sixty seconds helps thick cuts finish cooking without scorching the exterior. Substituting crushed cornflakes or rice cereal for a portion of the breadcrumbs yields a crunchier bite due to lower initial moisture content, though cereals lack the savory depth of processed herbed crumbs and may require additional salt or garlic powder to compensate.
