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Chicken Thighs on a white platter garnished with fresh chives.

Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs

Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs are perfectly crisp and easy to make. With only a six ingredients you have this family friendly chicken dinner on the table in just 40 minutes.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword 30 Minute Dinner, Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs, Chicken Dinner
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 414 kcal
Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs trimmed
  • 1 ounce ranch dressing mix or two tablespoons homemade
  • 1/4 cup plain Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F then spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Trim the chicken and pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
  3. In a mixing bowl combine ranch dressing mix, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese. Place mayo In a separate bowl or glass measuring cup.
  4. Season both sides of the chicken thighs generously with salt and paper.
  5. Use a pastry brush or a spoon coat the under side of the chicken thighs with mayonnaise then sprinkle on the ranch and cheese mixture pressing down slightly to help it adhere to the chicken. Flip the thighs over and repeat the process spreading the mayo and ranch mixture both under and across the top of the skin of the chicken.
  6. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and a meat thermometer reads 165°F inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.

Recipe Notes

  • You can swap the bone-in chicken thighs for boneless, skinless chicken thighs. To do this you will reduce the cooking time to 25-30 minutes or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • You can choose to leave out the parmesan cheese if you want. I like the added bit of flavor but it is not necessary for this recipe.
  • Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs
Amount Per Serving (1 chicken thigh)
Calories 414 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 121mg40%
Sodium 645mg28%
Potassium 244mg7%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 0.1g0%
Sugar 0.3g0%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 133IU3%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.