Cook’s Corner: Crispy Ranch Chicken

A coating of rice cereal, Parmesan cheese and ranch dressing gives chicken a tasty crunch—and it’s a snap to make!

  

Ingredients:

1. 2  to 2 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
2. 1/2 to 3/4  cup grated parmesan cheese
3. 1 envelope (1 oz.) ranch salad dressing mix
4. 3 egg whites beaten
5. 9 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

Preparation Steps:

• 1   Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• 1   Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• 1   Combine the rice cereal, Parmesan and ranch salad dressing mix in a large bowl.
• 2   Place beaten egg whites in a medium bowl.  Dip each chicken thigh in the egg whites and then in the cereal mixture to coat evenly.
• 3   Arrange the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet  Bake until golden and juices run clear when  chicken is pierced with a knife, 20-25 minutes.
• 3   Serve hot and Enjoy!

  Serving Suggestion:

For a complete dinner, serve this easy dish with fresh carrots, sliced cucumbers, and lightly buttered corn-on-the-cob.

Nutritional Analysis:

Per serving:

Calories:  331 fat 15.4g (sat fat 5.4g), carbs 12g

Tasty Ideas:

• For a different texture and flavor in the coating, substitute crushed corn flakes for the rice cereal in Step #1 above.
• For a buttery taste, drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over chicken before baking.

Source:  Adapted from Great Chicken Dishes Masters Publishers.

 

Thank you for reading,

Anthony