Crack Chicken Tenders
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, these Crack Chicken Tenders are coated in a delicious blend of mayo, Parmesan, and Ranch seasoning, then baked to golden perfection. A quick and easy meal for busy nights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Coat each chicken tender with the mayo mixture.
- Dredge the coated tenders in crushed Ritz crackers.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the tenders with cooking spray before baking.
- Serve with dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or BBQ sauce.
- Swap Ritz crackers for panko breadcrumbs for a different texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://www.cookflash.com/crack-chicken-tenders/