Easy, crunchy, delicious Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs are a super simple one pot baked chicken thigh recipe that is – bursting with ranch flavor in only five ingredients, and a keto chicken thigh recipe everyone loves!
Low carb, mess free, a deliciously crunchy crust, in a huge family favorite that is sure to make anyone a fan of chicken thighs in under 40 minutes!
I have a weird confession – I hate condiments.
Ketchup, mustard (which, admittedly, I am allergic to), sour cream, mayonnaise, relish – I genuinely loathe all condiments.
I especially hate salad dressing (the thick and creamy kinds, not specifically vinaigrettes. I love those.), which is sad, because I LOVE ranch dressing seasonings.
There is something about the tangy, zippy, bright, and salty ranch seasoning herbs that are totally addictive and crave-able – I can’t get enough!
If you’re like me and can’t get enough of ranch dressing, this Easy Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs Recipe will become your newest favorite one pot dinner!
And if you’d like to check out a fresh take on this ranch chicken, try my easy baked ranch chicken wings – or even a Baked Ranch Pork Tenderloin!
Just take me to the baked ranch chicken thigh recipe already!
I have cooks of all levels experience and comfort in the kitchen on my site, and I get a lot of questions and comments for additional information – so I try to provide lots of information for my readers.
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I love ranch dressing seasonings in soups and casseroles, on pork chops and pasta, and on chicken thighs.
These Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs are bursting with delicious ranch dressing flavor – and are a snap to make, and also work into a low carb diet!
These easy ranch chicken thighs are melt in your mouth delicious, and so easy – perfect for meal prep, dinner parties, potlucks, or busy weeknight dinners.
They are great with rice or pasta, grilled veggies, or on their own! And they also taste delicious in sandwiches and salads for a truly versatile and easy chicken thigh recipe you will add to your weekly rotation time and time again!
How To Cook Perfect Baked Chicken Thighs
Pat chicken thighs dry
Extra liquid and moisture on the chicken will keep the thighs from crisping – pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels before cooking to remove any excess liquid.
Don’t trim chicken thigh fat
While you might want to trim off excessive fat, some fat is good on chicken thighs, even if you don’t usually like chicken fat.
We’re cooking these chicken thighs long enough for the fat to render out and help make a crispy, crunchy outer crust – so don’t over-trim your chicken thighs.
Let chicken thigh skin crisp.
If you’re looking for additional crunchy chicken (especially important since we’re using skinless, boneless chicken thighs), you can pop the chicken thighs under the broiler for 2-4 minutes – be careful and watch the chicken closely to make sure it doesn’t burn.
Unroll chicken thighs.
If you’re often not a fan of chicken thigh texture, unroll the chicken thighs so they lay flat.
This will cook the chicken thighs more evenly, and ensure a crunchy surface on the entire thigh – which makes it completely irresistible, and a bit easier for people who usually shy away from dark meat chicken.
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To Make These Easy Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs, You’ll Need:
This baked ranch chicken thigh recipe is incredibly easy – but there are a couple things you’ll need to make the most delicious, flavor-packed chicken thighs straight from the oven!
The following are my go-to tools for perfect chicken thighs from the oven!
-Baking sheet
-Parchment Paper Sheet
-Mixing bowl
What to Serve With Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs
If you’re looking for the perfect sides to go alongside this keto ranch chicken thighs recipe, please visit some of my favorites below:
Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Ghee
The Best Ever Cauliflower Rice
Bacon and Broccoli Charred Salad
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Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs
Easy, crunchy, delicious Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs are a super simple one pot baked chicken thigh recipe everyone loves - bursting with ranch flavor in only five ingredients! Low carb, mess free, a deliciously crunchy crust, in a huge family favorite that is sure to make anyone a fan of chicken thighs in under 40 minutes!
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs, bone-in, with skin on
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 1 oz. packet dry ranch salad dressing mix
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Cover a Baking sheet in foil, nonstick side up.
- Place the chicken thighs on the baking sheet, fattest side up.
- Generously season with salt and pepper.
- Bake Chicken for 25 minutes, when skin has started to crisp.
- In a small bowl, combine the dressing mix with the olive oil and minced garlic and blend.
- Brush the ranch and oil mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Continue to cook chicken in oven until crispy and golden brown, and internal temperature reads 165 degrees.
- To check the temperature, use an instant-read food thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a few of the largest chicken thighs, not touching bone.
- To get a tiny bit more crunch, broil for 5 minutes - watching chicken closely so it doesn't burn.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1 chicken thighAmount Per Serving Calories 120 Sodium 12mg
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Tracy Maine
My adult children wondered who had made the chicken, couldn’t believe it was me since my chicken is usually too dry.
They loved the juiciness and the flavor was amazing, better than I thought it would be. It was the picture that got me and I’m glad it did. I followed the recipe exactly and highly recommend the broiling at the end as it added to the appearance and flavor.
Laurie Baize
I am trying your Ranch Chicken recipe.
Ester
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and this wonderful recipe. I am fairly new to Keto and will come back to look at some of your other recipes. Sorry for the other rude comments. You didn’t deserve that. Keep sharing!!