Using a cast-iron skillet for this recipe means blackened ranch pan-fried chicken thighs, made with ranch dressing mix, take only a few minutes to cook.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
195 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Rub 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix, fresh cracked pepper, and salt onto one side of chicken thighs; flip and repeat on second side.
Step 2
Place thighs, skin-sides down, into skillet; cook without moving to blacken skin, about 12 minutes. Flip thighs and cook until chicken is no longer pink in centers and the juices run clear, about 12 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt to taste
4 chicken thighs
2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
