Oven-Fried Ranch Chicken

Oven-Fried Ranch Chicken

Prep Time 10min
Total Time 1hr10min

Chicken
31/2 lb. cut-up frying chicken
1 (2-oz.) envelope ranch salad dressing mix
2 cups buttermilk
Nonstick cooking spray

Breading
1 (6.5-oz.) pkg. golden corn muffin and bread mix
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne}

In large resealable food storage plastic bag, combine chicken, salad
dressing mix and buttermilk. Seal bag; turn bag several times to coat
chicken. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking
spray. In shallow dish, combine all breading ingredients; mix well. Remove
chicken pieces one at a time from buttermilk mixture. Dip chicken in
breading, turning to coat completely; shake off excess. Place chicken, bone
side down, in sprayed pan. Lightly spray top of chicken with cooking
spray. Bake at 425°F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and
juices run clear.