Chicken Bacon Ranch Recipe
House brined chicken, Nueske's bacon, red onion, ranch sauce base.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Bacon
Vegetables
Ranch Sauce
Method
Brining the Chicken
- 1
Prepare Brine Solution
In a large bowl, mix 4 cups of water with 1/4 cup of salt and 1/4 cup of sugar until dissolved.
- 2
Brine the Chicken
Submerge 2 pieces of chicken breasts in the brine solution, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
Cooking the Chicken and Bacon
- 3
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In the same skillet, add the brined chicken breasts and cook on medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
Preparing the Ranch Sauce
- 5
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 cup of sour cream, 1 tbs of dried dill, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, 0.5 tsp of salt, 0.5 tsp of black pepper, and 0.5 cup of buttermilk. Whisk until well blended.
Assembling the Dish
- 6
Slice the Onion
Thinly slice the medium red onion.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
On a serving platter, layer the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, sliced red onion, and drizzle with ranch sauce. Serve immediately.
