Description
Jalapeño Ranch Chicken Poppers are the ultimate game day snack or cozy dinner treat! These crispy, golden-brown bites are filled with tender chicken, spicy jalapeños, and creamy ranch dressing, delivering a flavor explosion with every bite. Perfect as an appetizer or served alongside fresh veggies, these poppers are sure to please a crowd. Get ready for compliments and requests for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, chop the chicken into small pieces and combine with jalapeños, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized balls or patties.
- Coat each popper in panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 poppers (120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg