Prepare the Chicken:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and set out a baking sheet. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier, ensuring a smooth process.
• Prepare your chicken breasts by pounding them to even thickness. This ensures even cooking and prevents some parts from overcooking, creating a consistent texture.

Set Up the Coating Stations:

• In a medium-sized dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. This is the first coating layer, creating a stable base.
• In another medium-sized dish, combine the ranch dressing and buffalo sauce. This is the wet coating layer, adding the signature flavor.
• In another medium-sized dish, combine the ingredients for the panko mixture. This is the crispy coating layer, creating the signature texture.

Coat the Chicken:

• Dip both sides of the chicken breasts in the flour mixture. Shake gently to remove the excess. This ensures a thin, even coating, preventing a clumpy texture.
• Next, dip each chicken breast into the buffalo sauce mixture, shaking gently to remove the excess. This adds the buffalo-ranch flavor, ensuring an even distribution.
• Then, dip each chicken breast into the panko mixture and coat well on both sides, pressing the panko into the chicken. This creates the crispy coating, ensuring a firm adherence.
• Place each breast onto the prepared baking sheet. If there’s some panko mixture remaining, divide it between the chicken breasts, lightly pressing it onto the tops. This ensures a thick, crispy crust, enhancing the texture.   
   

Bake the Chicken:

• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. The time may vary depending on the size of your chicken breasts. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through, preventing undercooking.
• If the topping starts to brown too much, cover lightly with some foil for the remainder of baking. This prevents the panko from burning, ensuring a golden-brown crust.

Prepare the Drizzling Sauce:

• While the chicken bakes, combine the ingredients for the drizzling sauce in a small bowl. This adds an extra layer of flavor, enhancing the overall taste.

Drizzle and Serve:

• When the chicken is done, remove from the oven and drizzle with the sauce. This adds a finishing touch, creating a rich and flavorful coating.
• Serve with your desired sides.