What You’ll Need
- Boneless, skinless chicken. Use 1½ pounds of breast or thigh meat. Cut it into evenly sized pieces so they finish cooking at about the same time.
- Dry ranch seasoning. One 1-ounce packet seasons the whole batch. Use the mix straight from the packet.
- Olive oil. Two tablespoons help the seasoning cling to the chicken and encourage browning.
How to Get Golden Edges
Toss the chicken with the oil first, then sprinkle the seasoning over it and toss again. Spread the bites out in a single layer with a little space between them. Turning them halfway through gives the sides against the pan a chance to brown evenly.
Start checking at 15 minutes, especially if you’re using chicken breast. Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the center of the largest pieces reaches 165°F (74°C).
What to Serve with Ranch Chicken Bites
Pair them with roasted broccoli, cauliflower mash, or cucumber salad. For an appetizer, serve with celery sticks and a favorite dipping sauce. If you’re tracking carbohydrates, check the labels on the ranch mix and dip, as amounts vary by brand.
Low Carb 3-Ingredient Ranch Chicken Bites
Oven-roasted chicken bites with savory ranch seasoning and lightly browned edges.
- Bake time — 15–20 minutes
- Servings — 4
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet or line it with parchment paper rated for that temperature.
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the olive oil. Sprinkle in the ranch seasoning and toss again until evenly coated.
- Spread the pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway through, until the edges are lightly browned and the largest pieces reach 165°F (74°C) in the center.
- Serve hot, plain or with your favorite low-carb dipping sauce.