ranch fried chicken

The posting date for the Crazy Cooking Challenge has arrived and it’s time to show off our theme for this month, which happens to be Fried Chicken. I couldn’t wait to share this delicious, moist Southern Ranch Fried Chicken.

First, let me tell you how difficult this month was for me. Mostly because I try really hard not to fry many foods. Of course, every now and then you really must enjoy some down home southern ranch fried chicken. Dipping it in ranch while you eat it, is also acceptable.

Originally I had chosen a recipe from a blog, but this month Tina changed the rules and said our recipe could come from anywhere. This made me smile, because this is a family recipe that I’ve been making for a long, long time and I really wanted to share it. We use this same coating on almost everything we fry. Sad, but true.

Mama’s Famous Southern Ranch Fried Chicken

If you’re looking for a great Ranch Dressing recipe to serve with it, you should check out my Homemade Buttermilk Ranch dressing!

Southern Ranch Chicken Strips

Southern Ranch Fried Chicken

Nicole Cook
Use this recipe for chicken strips, breasts, nuggets or legs. It doesn’t really matter, it’s just that good.
4.86 from 7 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizers, Snacks and Small Bite Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Chicken Strips
Calories 226 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 chicken strips or 4-6 chicken breasts

The wet bowl (first dip):

  • 2 eggs
  • cups milk
  • 1 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • A spoonful of flour see directions

The dry Bowl (second dip):

  • 1 ounce ranch dressing dip mix
  • ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • cups all purpose flour
  • olive oil EVOO is always my oil of choice
  • Homemade Buttermilk Ranch dressing for dipping

Instructions
 

  • In one bowl, whisk together your eggs, the milk and the Worcestershire sauce. Add a spoonful or two of flour. You want a really smooth consistency but with a little bit of hold. (this will make dipping easier and keep it on the chicken). When adding the flour, I often start with just a bit and keep adding until I like how it looks and holds on the chicken.
  • In another bowl, combine the rest of your flour, pepper and the packet of ranch dressing or dip. If you want to add more seasonings, go right ahead.
  • In a large frying pan over medium high heat, place a lot of olive oil, you want it to come about halfway up the sides of your chicken. I think I used a little over a cup. You want to make sure that chicken is nearly covered on the sides.
  • Allow your olive oil to heat up at least 5 minutes. While this is happening, you can move onto the next step.
  • Take a piece of chicken and dip it into the egg mixture. Coat it really well, make sure all sides get some. Next, dredge it through your ranch/flour mixture, making sure of course, to cover all sides of the chicken.
  • Wait! Now I want you to repeat it one more time. Yes, same piece of chicken. Re-dip it into the egg mixture a little quicker this time (you don’t want all the flour to come off) and then dredge it back through the flour mixture again.
  • You are now ready to fry the chicken. Simply place the chicken into your frying pan. Fry the chicken until the outside is golden brown and crisp, about 10-12 minutes per side. Be sure and flip during the halfway point.
  • Serve with a side of homemade ranch dressing for a delicious meal!

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 16gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 276mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
Keyword easy chicken recipes
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14 Comments

  1. I <3 you Jen. You always say the sweetest things. Would it be odd that I actually THOUGHT of you when I made this? haha Yes, you have totally impacted my life!
    Today’s been a really cruddy one – had to drive 6 hours to drop two of my girls off at “college” – Truman State U. They are doing a summer program there for 3 weeks. My stomach is in knots and all I want to do is cry. You made me feel better with your sweet words (only because its you and you’re amazing!)
    In addition to my cruddy day dropping off my girls, actually my stupid post did not post like it was supposed to, and I have yet to figure out why. The time was right, the date was right yet when I went to my page it was not there. I “updated” it and it posted. I was freaking out, I’ve never had that happen before. And of course I was on the road all day so didn’t notice until this afternoon. Ugh! LOL Love ya girl – have a fantastic weekend!

  2. I <3 you Jen. You always say the sweetest things. Would it be odd that I actually THOUGHT of you when I made this? haha Yes, you have totally impacted my life!
    Today’s been a really cruddy one – had to drive 6 hours to drop two of my girls off at “college” – Truman State U. They are doing a summer program there for 3 weeks. My stomach is in knots and all I want to do is cry. You made me feel better with your sweet words (only because its you and you’re amazing!)
    In addition to my cruddy day dropping off my girls, actually my stupid post did not post like it was supposed to, and I have yet to figure out why. The time was right, the date was right yet when I went to my page it was not there. I “updated” it and it posted. I was freaking out, I’ve never had that happen before. And of course I was on the road all day so didn’t notice until this afternoon. Ugh! LOL Love ya girl – have a fantastic weekend!

  3. My family will dip almost anything in ranch so I am sure they would all love this. Looks pretty tasty!

  4. OMG Momma! I was just saying to my friend today that I want to try a ranch chicken!! I think this is my winner!! Well done my sweet friend!!

  5. Why have I never thought to add Ranch to the flour? I’ve used prepared dressing to instead of eggs or buttermilk and I’ve added to breadcrumbs for various things.

    This looks amazing as usual my friend.

  6. Love ranch dressing so I know this recipe must be delicious! Stopping by from CCC #16 – Patty.

  7. I <3 you Jen. You always say the sweetest things. Would it be odd that I actually THOUGHT of you when I made this? haha Yes, you have totally impacted my life!
    Today’s been a really cruddy one – had to drive 6 hours to drop two of my girls off at “college” – Truman State U. They are doing a summer program there for 3 weeks. My stomach is in knots and all I want to do is cry. You made me feel better with your sweet words (only because its you and you’re amazing!)
    In addition to my cruddy day dropping off my girls, actually my stupid post did not post like it was supposed to, and I have yet to figure out why. The time was right, the date was right yet when I went to my page it was not there. I “updated” it and it posted. I was freaking out, I’ve never had that happen before. And of course I was on the road all day so didn’t notice until this afternoon. Ugh! LOL Love ya girl – have a fantastic weekend!

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