These crispy cheesy chicken ranch patties, made with chopped boneless chicken breast, ranch dressing mix, and mozzarella cheese, are pan-fried, and then served with an easy ranch sauce.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons grated onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (1 ounce) packet dry ranch dressing mix , divided
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise , divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil , plus more as needed for frying
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Steps
- Combine chicken, eggs, onion, parsley, mozzarella, and half of ranch seasoning packet in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Stir in flour just until mixture comes together.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C). Place a rack inside a sheet pan and set in the oven while it preheats. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches, spoon about 1/4 cup of chicken mixture into skillet for each patty. Cook, undisturbed, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more. An instant read thermometer inserted near the center will read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Repeat with remaining oil and chicken mixture. Place cooked patties on the prepared pan in the oven to keep warm.
- Combine remaining mayonnaise and remaining ranch seasoning in a small bowl. Add lemon juice and cayenne and stir until well combined. Serve chicken patties with ranch sauce.
