Description
This Smoky Ranch Garlic Smash Chicken is juicy, flavorful, and packed with bold ranch and garlic flavors. Chicken breasts are lightly smashed for even cooking, seasoned with smoky spices, and seared to perfection for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to an even thickness.
- In a small bowl, combine ranch seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil and coat evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Spoon the garlic butter over the chicken for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking and helps keep it tender. For extra smoky flavor, add a pinch of chipotle powder. This chicken pairs well with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: smoky ranch chicken, garlic smash chicken, ranch chicken recipe, skillet chicken dinner, easy chicken meal
