Ranch Roasted Chicken Bites

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Calling all ranch lovers—these chicken bites are for you! We reinforce the flavors of ranch dressing by coating the chicken in dried herbs like dill, parsley and tarragon. Serve these chicken bites with even more ranch on the side for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Or, add them on top of your favorite salad greens.

By
Matthew Francis
Matthew Francis
Matthew Francis
Matthew Francis is a chef, senior producer and director for Dotdash Meredith’s seven iconic food brands and produces and stars in the bright and instructional video series from EatingWell, Fresh & Simple.
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Published on May 8, 2024
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Hilary Meyer
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Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working as a freelancer in the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes.
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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free High-Protein Gluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried dill

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.

  2. Combine chicken, oil, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, tarragon and salt in a large bowl; toss until fully coated. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

  3. Transfer the chicken to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon. Add ranch dressing; toss until fully coated. Discard any liquid left on the baking sheet. Return the chicken to the baking sheet. Roast until glossy, deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, about 10 minutes more. Sprinkle with chives before serving.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2/3 cup

Calories 252, Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 145mg, Carbohydrates 2g, Total Sugars 1g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 30g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 429mg, Potassium 400mg

EatingWell.com, May 2024

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