italian ranch oven "fried" chicken

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100 Pinches
Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Mar 8, 2013

Very flavorful! Mmmmmmmmmm!

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prep time 30 Min
cook time 55 Min
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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 env. italian dressing mix, dry
  • 1 env. ranch dressing mix, dry
  • 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise, fat-free
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 4 pounds chicken pieces of choice (i use breasts & thighs)
  • SERVE WITH (OPTIONAL):
  • mashed potatoes & gravy

How To Make italian ranch oven "fried" chicken

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil & coat with cooking spray. In a large ziplock bag combine flour, 2 tsp italian dressing mix & 2 tsp ranch dressing mix; mix well & set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, stir together mayo, lemon, pepper & water; mix until smooth. In another bowl, stir bread crumbs, cheese & remaining dressing mixes; mix well.
  • Step 3
    Place chicken pieces, a few at a time, in ziplock bag with flour/dressing mixture. Seal bag; shake to coat chicken. Taking 1 piece at a time, take chicken shaking off excess & dip into mayo mixture; turn to coat; then in bread crumbs/dressing mixture, coating completely. Place skin side down on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Spray all chicken with cooking spray. Bake 50 - 55 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes & gravy!

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