Sure, you have probably dunked everything from celery sticks to chicken nuggets in Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing but have you ever tried using it as a main ingredient in your recipe? It adds a delicious moistness and flavor when used in chicken nuggets in place of an egg or milk wash. These are great for dinner or make two or three batches and serve them as a tasty finger food for your parties.
Sweet Chili Ranch Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts
1/3 cup Hidden Valley Sweet Chili Ranch dressing
1 Tbsp. milk
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Cut chicken breasts into pieces between 3/4″ and 1″ square.
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Whisk together Ranch and milk to thin a bit.
Grab 3 shallow dishes and place flour in one, Hidden Valley Ranch mixture in another, and finally Italian breadcrumbs in the third.
Dredge chicken pieces through flour to coat, roll in ranch dressing to cover well, then into breadcrumbs.
Lay coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet lined in parchment or a silpat mat.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
Serve with additional Hidden Valley Sweet Chili Ranch for dipping.
There are five new Hidden Valley Ranch Flavors:
– Avocado Ranch
– Cucumber Ranch
– Cucumber Ranch (Light)
– Sweet Chili
– Roasted Garlic
These new flavors are available at your local Walmart store, and are going to add some fun to your every day recipes! Intrigued by the 5 fun new flavors of Hidden Valley Ranch? Grab a $1.00 off Hidden Valley Ranch Coupon and try some fun new recipes today! Which will you try first?
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup Hidden Valley Sweet Chili Ranch dressing
- 1 Tbsp. milk
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Cut chicken breasts into pieces between 3/4″ and 1″ square.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together Ranch and milk to thin a bit.
- Grab 3 shallow dishes and place flour in one, Hidden Valley Ranch mixture in another, and finally Italian breadcrumbs in the third.
- Dredge chicken pieces through flour to coat, roll in ranch dressing to cover well, then into breadcrumbs.
- Lay coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet lined in parchment or a silpat mat.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve with additional Hidden Valley Sweet Chili Ranch for dipping.
This post is brought to you by our friends at Hidden Valley and Datarank. Opinions are my own.
Lena says
These chicken nuggets are calling my name. So not kidding – I need to cook something and these look dleicious
Sarah L says
I’m looking forward to trying all their new varieties. This recipe makes my mouth water.
shelly peterson says
These nuggets look really good. I want to try all the new Hidden Valley Ranch dressings.
Pamela:: Still Dating My Spouse says
I’ve never made my own chicken nuggets at home but I think I will try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Tammy Roy says
I love making my own chicken nuggets and strips. I will have to try this recipe. It looks so delicious.
Ann Bacciaglia says
These look so good. I will have to try the recipe this weekend. I am sure my kids will love them.
Rosie says
oh boy, I haven’t made chicken nuggets in a while, and this recipe is so delish looking I must run out now and get some chicken and the dressing.
Kelly Hutchinson says
I swear those nuggets look just like Chic Fil A! My hubby would love the Chili Rang dressing for his salad and for dipping veggies into.
David Fultner says
I have been seeing a lot of people using chili lately. This look tasty.
Danielle H says
My girls would devour these. They look delicious!
Tiffany C. says
Yes please. I’ll take all of those right now. I can’t say no to chili ranch.
Julie Wood says
What a yummy recipe! I love Hidden Valley Ranch dressings, and my son and daughter would love for me to make this recipe. I like how easy it is to make. Thanks for sharing.
Janet W. says
I’d love to try that on my chicken nuggets! How delicious!
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
Chicken nuggets are just about the only meat my daughter will eat! Thanks for the recipe!
Nicole Dziedzic says
I can’t say YUM enough to how good these chili ranch chicken nuggets look. My kids would love this, more so the hubby.
Vera Sweeney says
These sound amazing! My kids love chicken nuggets so this would be great for summer dinners!
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
This looks yummy! My kids would love it!
Valerie says
I can’t wait to try this flavored ranch dressing. YUM! I love the recipe you created. I bet it will be a huge hit in my house.
Tammy Woodall says
Goodness, this looks so good. Normally, I let everyone go ahead of me, I don’t think I would be able to do that with this delicious dish on the table.
Liz Mays says
Wow I’m learning about so many new flavors of ranch today. These sound really good!
Brandy says
Oh this is awesome, I must try this because it really sounds delicious and right now? I am so hungry!
Amy Desrosiers says
This is a great recipe and sounds so yummy. I really want to try it out myself for the kiddos!
Jeannette says
Yum! This looks totally delicious and both my kids love chicken nuggets. I think this would be a much better option for them than the ones I sometimes pick up at fast food restuarants!
Jennifer says
That looks delicious! I love the ranch coating, and that dipping sauce sounds fantastic.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
That sounds absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to make this for my family!