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Savory Chicken Bacon Ranch Fries

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A quick and easy recipe combining crispy fries, juicy chicken, smoky bacon, and creamy ranch dressing for a perfect Sunday dinner or casual gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (about 600g) frozen or fresh-cut fries
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for fries)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz / 340g), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste (for chicken)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking chicken)
  • 6 slices of bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • ½ cup ranch dressing (about 120 ml)
  • Optional: ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 30g)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss fries with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake fries for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 15 minutes) until golden brown and crispy.
  3. While fries bake, heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon strips until crispy, flipping occasionally. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces. Keep rendered bacon fat in the pan.
  4. Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add olive oil or bacon fat to skillet and cook chicken in a single layer for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
  5. Transfer fries to a serving plate. Scatter cooked chicken and chopped bacon evenly over fries. Drizzle ranch dressing generously on top.
  6. Garnish with fresh chives or green onions and optional shredded cheddar cheese. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

Keep an eye on fries during baking to avoid burning. For extra crispy chicken, finish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes but watch closely. Let chicken rest a minute before assembling to keep it juicy. Use rendered bacon fat for extra flavor when cooking chicken. For dairy-free or vegetarian options, see variations.

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Keywords: chicken bacon ranch fries, loaded fries, easy dinner, comfort food, Sunday dinner, crispy fries, ranch dressing

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