Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz/170g each), pounded to ½-inch thickness
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk, buttermilk, or plain yogurt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup (120g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 packet (1 oz/28g) Ranch dressing seasoning mix (like Hidden Valley)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
  2. In one dish, combine milk/buttermilk/yogurt and egg. In another, combine panko, Ranch seasoning, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each chicken breast into the milk/egg mixture, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Place breaded chicken on a prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breading is golden brown and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.