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Cheddar Ranch Popcorn Chicken

featured in Chicken Nuggets 4 Ways

These cheddar ranch popcorn chicken bites are a crunchy and delicious snack that is perfect for game day or movie night. Coated in a savory blend of cheese and ranch seasoning, they are a crowd-pleaser.

Hitomi Aihara
Tasty Team
82% would make again
Total Time

2 hr 18 min

2 hr 18 min

Prep Time

2 hr 15 min

2 hr 15 min

Cook Time

3 minutes

3 min

Cheddar Ranch Popcorn Chicken
Total Time

2 hr 18 min

2 hr 18 min

Prep Time

2 hr 15 min

2 hr 15 min

Cook Time

3 minutes

3 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 cups buttermilk (480 mL)
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 2 cups cheese cracker (125 g)
  • oil, for frying

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 436
  • Fat 16g
  • Carbs 37g
  • Fiber 43g
  • Sugar 7g
  • Protein 32g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Chop chicken breasts into bite-size pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, buttermilk, and ranch packet.
  3. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  4. In a large zipper storage bag, crumble the cheese crackers into desired crumbs (to replace bread crumbs).
  5. Place cracker crumbs into a medium bowl and coat each piece of chicken until fully covered.
  6. Heat oil to 350°F (180°C) and fry chicken until crackers turn golden brown (3 minutes).
  7. Place on a paper towel to dry.
  8. Serve with a side of ranch or any sauce.
  9. Enjoy!
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