How to Make Blackened Ranch Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Blackened Ranch Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion. This dish combines the bold flavors of blackened seasoning with the creamy and tangy taste of ranch dressing, resulting in a mouthwatering and flavorful chicken dish that everyone will love.

With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that is not only satisfying but also a crowd-pleaser. The chicken thighs are seasoned with a homemad...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pinch fresh cracked black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 chicken thighs

  • Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Rub 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing, salt, and fresh cracked pepper onto 1 side of chicken thighs. Flip and repeat on the other side.
  • Place chicken thighs, skin-side down, into the hot oil. Cook over medium heat without moving to blacken skin, about 12 minutes. Turn chicken thighs and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 12 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 337mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 160mg