Ranch House Chicken Food

BAKED RANCH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Prep Dredge: In a shallow plate, combine the ranch dressing mix with the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Place the mayo in another shallow plate.
• Coat Chicken: Dredge the chicken breasts first through mayo on both sides, then through the breadcrumb mixture. Place into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake: Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast.

RANCH HOUSE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375.
• Arrange chicken in a roasting pan and spoon the dressing over it, smearing it a bit with the back of the spoon to cover each piece.
• Roast for 75 - 90 minutes.
• The original recipe called for one whole chicken cut into pieces. I like white meat, my husband likes dark meat, so we prepare the quantities listed above, which leaves enough for left-overs. We also use more Ranch Dressing than called for in the recipe.
• Yield: 4 servings, each with 1 gram of carbohydrates, no fiber, 44 grams of protein.

RANCH CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• With a very sharp knife, cut the chicken breasts in half down the middle. This will result in 8 chicken breast pieces that are thinner and uniform in size.
• Next, make the marinade. In a large bowl mix together the honey, mustard, paprika, salt, pepper to taste, lemon juice and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
• Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge, 2 to 4 hours.
• While the chicken marinates, fry up the bacon until chewy. When finished cooking, reserve 1/4 cup of the bacon grease and pour off the rest of the grease (but do not clean the skillet).
• When you are ready to cook the chicken, remove it from the marinade and cook it in the skillet over medium-high heat, 3 to 4 minutes each side. Brush a little reserved bacon grease on the chicken as you cook it. (Or you can grill the chicken breasts on an indoor or outdoor grill.)
• When a couple of minutes grilling time are left, lay 2 pieces of bacon onto each chicken breast. Top with some Cheddar and allow it to melt on the grill (if you need to remove the chicken you can finish melting the cheese under the broiler).
• Halve the rolls and immediately load with the bacon-and-cheese covered chicken.

RANCH CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Combine 1/4 cup buttermilk, the hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat; let stand 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the ranch sauce: Mince the garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt on a cutting board; mash with the flat side of a chef's knife to make a paste. Combine the garlic paste, mayonnaise, vinegar, the remaining 2 tablespoons buttermilk and the chives in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the chicken to the grill, letting the excess marinade drip off. Grill until marked on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes, then flip the chicken, top each piece with a slice of cheese and continue grilling until just cooked through, 2 to 4 more minutes.
• Spread each roll with some of the ranch sauce and fill with the chicken, lettuce and tomato. Serve with potato chips.

CROCK POT RANCH HOUSE CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• In a skillet, heat oil over medium high heat for 30 seconds. Add steak, in pieces, if necessary, and brown on both sides. Transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add onions to skillet and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, salt and peppercorns and cook, stirring, for 1 minutes. Sprinkle flour over mixture and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add stock and cook, stirring, until thickened. Sauce will be very thick.
• Spoon sauce over meat in slow cooker, cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours, until meat is tender.
• In a small bowl, combine paprika and cayenne. Gradually add cream, mixing until blended. Add to stoneware along with jalapeno pepper. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, until flavors meld. Serve with hot, fluffy mashed potatoes.
• TIP: While round steak is traditionally used for this dish, an equally successful version can be made with "simmering steak." This is cut from the blade or cross rib and is available at many supermarkets. Serves 6.
• 175 Essential Slow Cooker Classics.

RANCH CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix corn flakes, cheese, and dressing mix together in a bowl until blended.
• Dip thawed chicken in butter, then roll in corn flake mixture.
• Place coated chicken in 9 x 13 inch greased baking dish.
• Bake for about 40 - 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

RANCH HOUSE CHICKEN LIVER PATE WITH COGNAC

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a sauté pan over medium heat.
• Add scallions and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, if using truffle, finely chop all but 4 shavings (reserve these for garnish) and set aside.
• Add chicken livers and cook, covered, over medium heat until just cooked through, 5-7 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in salt, mustard, nutmeg, and cloves.
• Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Continue to process, blending in remaining 4 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, and cognac.
• Mix in chopped truffle (if using), then transfer to small bowls or well-oiled molds, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 24 hours.
• Serve a generous portion of pâté on a bed of greens with bread, olives, and caper berries, if desired, and garnish with reserved truffle shavings.
• Enjoy!