Description
These crispy, cheesy baked chicken bites are a fun twist on homemade chicken nuggets! Coated in Cheez-It crackers and ranch seasoning, they’re packed with flavor and make the perfect snack, meal, or party appetizer. Easy to make with just 4 ingredients!
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 4 cups Cheez-It crackers, crushed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and ranch seasoning.
- Add the chicken pieces, coating well, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Place the Cheez-It crackers in a large zip-top bag and crush into fine crumbs using a rolling pin.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the crushed crackers, ensuring an even coating.
- Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Serve warm with ranch dressing or your favorite dip. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the coated chicken with cooking spray before baking.
- Try different flavors by using spicy ranch seasoning or flavored Cheez-Its!
- Air fryer option: Cook at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg