Potato Crusted Ranch Chicken

5 from 3 votes

Potato Crusted Ranch Chicken

This Potato Crusted Ranch Chicken features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy shredded potato crust with ranch seasoning and Parmesan, then pan-fried until golden and crunchy. An easy, family-friendly chicken dinner perfect for dipping in ranch.

Prep Time30

Cook Time15

Total Time45

Course: Chicken breast recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: potato crusted chicken, ranch chicken

Servings:

Author: Tatiana

Ingredients

For the potato crust:

1½ pounds russet potatoes* or Yukon, about 3-4 medium
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix store-bought or homemade
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon EACH: paprika, onion powder, garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the chicken:

2 large chicken breasts sliced horizontally to make 4 fillets
2 large eggs beaten
½ cup vegetable oil for frying

For serving (optional):

Ranch dressing for dipping
Fresh parsley or chives finely chopped

Instructions

Prep the potatoes: Grate the potatoes using a box grater or food processor (no need to peel). Rinse in cold water, then squeeze very dry using a clean kitchen towel and paper towels.
Season the potato crust: In a large bowl, combine the dried potatoes, Parmesan, flour, ranch seasoning, salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Prepare the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to make 4 fillets. Pound lightly if needed for even thickness. Place beaten eggs in a shallow bowl.
Coat the chicken: Dip each fillet into the egg, then press firmly into the potato mixture, packing it on so the coating fully covers the chicken.
Fry: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to about 350°F. Fry chicken for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden, crispy, and cooked through (165°F internal temp). Work in batches if needed.
Serve: Drain briefly on paper towels. Serve hot with ranch dressing and garnish with parsley or chives, if desired.

Notes

*Store-bought shredded hash browns can be used as a shortcut. Rinse them well and squeeze very dry before seasoning to help the coating stick and crisp properly.

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