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