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Crack Chicken Tenders

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Crack Chicken Tenders are crispy, cheesy, and full of flavor! Coated in a creamy mayo and Parmesan mixture, then dipped in crushed Ritz crackers, these tenders are baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a family dinner or snack!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven
    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Prepare the Mayo Mixture
    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until smooth.
  • Coat the Chicken
    Coat each chicken tender in the mayo mixture, ensuring it’s well-covered, then dredge it in the crushed Ritz crackers for a crispy coating.
  • Arrange and Bake
    Arrange the coated chicken tenders on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through.

Notes

  • You can substitute the Ranch seasoning mix with homemade seasoning or a different seasoning packet of your choice.
  • Serve with a side of dipping sauce like ranch or honey mustard for extra flavor.
  • For a spicier version, add some cayenne pepper or chili powder to the coating mix.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion (about 4-5 tenders)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg