Description
Jalapeño Ranch Chicken Poppers are the ultimate party appetizer that combines crispy, golden chicken with a creamy ranch filling and a spicy kick from fresh jalapeños. Perfect for game nights, gatherings, or cozy movie marathons, these poppers are sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 medium fresh jalapeños, diced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar blend)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix diced chicken breasts, jalapeños, ranch dressing, shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Roll each ball in panko breadcrumbs to coat thoroughly.
- Place the poppers on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving with extra ranch dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 poppers (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg