Crixxie’s Ranch-Coated Chicken Nuggets
These crispy baked chicken nuggets are coated in Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and spices, then paired with ranch dressing for a creamy, tangy finish. A double dose of ranch—mixed into the coating and served alongside—makes them a family-friendly choice for an easy dinner, party platter, or casual dipping snack.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crixxie’s Ranch-Coated Chicken Nuggets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 11x7-inch baking dish.
- 2
Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Beat egg and ranch dressing in another shallow bowl; toss chicken in the egg mixture until coated. Press chicken into the bread crumb mixture and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with the remaining dressing as a dipping sauce.
- Calories 429.54 kcal High 21%
- Protein 43.71 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 26.33 g 10%
- Total Fat 15.83 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.66 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 154.92 mg High 52%
- Sodium 986.67 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 2.82 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 3.57 g --
- Added Sugars 3.0 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 384.05 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 2.82 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 142.87 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 75.94 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 0.29 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crixxie's Ranch Coated Chicken Nuggets is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 429.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crixxie’s Ranch-Coated Chicken Nuggets made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, Eggs, Garlic Powder. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crixxie’s Ranch-Coated Chicken Nuggets?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 429.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crixxie’s Ranch-Coated Chicken Nuggets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Crixxie’s Ranch-Coated Chicken Nuggets healthy?
- Crixxie’s Ranch-Coated Chicken Nuggets has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 429.54 calories and 43.71 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 986.67 mg (43% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.66 g (28% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.0 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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