If you're looking for an easy and flavorful dish to add to your recipe repertoire, look no further than this ranch grilled chicken. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, backyard barbecues, or any time you want a fuss-free meal.
What is Ranch Grilled Chicken?
These tender and juicy (can you SEE the juice??) tenders are ready for serving with some green beans or some watermelon goat cheese salad. This grilled ranch chicken would be perfect while sipping on a strawberry mojito mocktail. Or a side of these amazing garlic butter rolls.
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Ingredients
Grab 3 ingredients and you are good to go on making your chicken tenders!
- chicken breast tenders
- ranch seasoning
- oil
- salt and pepper (optional)
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Is your mouth watering? Great because it's time to start cooking! Just a few simple steps and you'll have chicken tenders on the table in under 20 minutes!
- Step 1: Heat oil in pan
- Dip chicken tenders in ranch seasoning.
- Step 3: grill chicken tenders until cooked thoroughly.
- Step 4: serve your cooked chicken with sides.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the chicken tenders with olive oil on both sides.
- Pour the remaining olive oil in the pan.
- Dip each chicken tender in ranch seasoning on both sides.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 3-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Substitutions
There are a couple of different substitutions you can make to get these chicken tenders ready for a variety of different dietary needs:
- Gluten free: these grilled ranch chicken tenders are already naturally gluten free
- Dairy free: You can substitute dairy free ranch seasoning in place of the Hidden Valley ranch.
Equipment
You will want a grill pan or outdoor grill to make this recipe as well as a bowl to dip your seasoning in.
Storage
Your cooked chicken tenders will stay in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat when ready to eat.
FAQ
Yes, you can definitely use homemade ranch seasoning if you prefer. Simply combine dried herbs like dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, and onion powder to create your own ranch seasoning blend.
This chicken dish pairs well with a variety of sides such as a simple green salad, roasted vegetables, rice, or grilled corn on the cob.
Yes, you can bake the ranch chicken in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
Yes, you can use bone-in chicken pieces for this recipe, adjusting the cooking time accordingly to ensure the chicken is cooked through.
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3 Ingredient Ranch Grilled Chicken
Equipment
- grill pan or grill
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 8 chicken tenders
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Heat up the grill: Get your grill fired up to medium-high heat.
- Oil the tenders: Brush both sides of the chicken tenders with olive oil to coat them lightly.
- Season it up: Dredge the oiled chicken tenders in ranch seasoning, making sure they're well coated on all sides.
- Grill time! Place the seasoned tenders on the hot grill. Cook for 3-6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness, until they're nicely browned and cooked through.
- Safety check: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the thickest tender. It should reach 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Let it rest: Take the cooked chicken tenders off the grill and transfer them to a plate. Tent them with foil to keep them warm and juicy for a few minutes before serving.
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