Description
Crispy Buffalo Chicken is an easy oven-baked dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy panko and cheese crust, tossed with bold buffalo flavor, and finished with a creamy buffalo ranch drizzle. Perfect for busy weeknights, game day gatherings, or anyone craving a crispy, flavorful chicken recipe without frying.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken
- 4 large skinless boneless chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
Panko Mixture
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Frank’s RedHot Seasoning Blend
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Drizzling Sauce
- 6 tablespoons ranch dressing
- 6 tablespoons buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
- In a second bowl, mix ranch dressing and buffalo sauce.
- In a third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, cheese, Frank’s seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge chicken in the flour mixture.
- Dip chicken into the buffalo-ranch mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Press chicken into the panko mixture, coating both sides thoroughly.
- Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle any remaining panko mixture over the chicken and gently press it on.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken bakes, whisk together the ranch dressing and buffalo sauce for the drizzle.
- Remove chicken from the oven and drizzle with the buffalo ranch sauce before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, place the chicken on a wire rack set over the baking sheet.
- Monterey Jack creates a milder flavor, while cheddar adds a sharper cheesy taste.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce to make the recipe milder or spicier.
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Delicious served with salads, roasted vegetables, fries, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1180 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg