Pickle Ranch Chicken Flavor (Printable)

Juicy chicken breasts soaked in tangy pickle brine and ranch spices, baked to golden perfection.

# What you need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

→ Marinade

02 - 1 cup dill pickle juice
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Seasoning & Coating

04 - 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix or 2 tablespoons homemade
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
07 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon onion powder

→ For Baking

09 - Cooking spray or extra olive oil for greasing pan

→ Optional Garnish

10 - Fresh dill, chopped
11 - Sliced pickles

# Directions:

01 - Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour dill pickle juice and olive oil over chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
03 - Remove chicken from marinade, pat dry thoroughly with paper towels, and discard the marinade.
04 - In a small bowl, combine ranch seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder until well blended.
05 - Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast, pressing lightly to ensure adherence.
06 - Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Lightly spray tops with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh dill or sliced pickles if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The pickle brine works magic on chicken texture, making it incredibly tender and juicy every single time
  • It comes together with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry right now
  • The whole family actually gets excited about Tuesday night dinner again
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that skipping the paper towel drying step means your seasoning slides right off in the oven
  • Letting the chicken rest after baking makes a huge difference in juiciness, don't skip it
03 -
  • Don't marinate longer than 4 hours or the pickle flavor gets overwhelming
  • Make double the seasoning blend and keep it in a jar for next time
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