Description
Dive into the irresistible crunch of Jalapeño Ranch Chicken Poppers, where crispy chicken meets zesty jalapeños and creamy ranch dressing. These bite-sized delights are perfect for game day or any gathering, guaranteed to impress your guests. With every pop, experience a burst of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or main dish, these poppers are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and combine with chopped jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing in a bowl.
- Set up a breading station with beaten eggs and breadcrumbs. Dip each chicken piece in egg then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the breaded pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with extra ranch dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 poppers (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg