Description
Easy Crack Chicken Tenders are juicy chicken strips coated in a flavorful mixture of creamy mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, ranch seasoning, and crispy crushed Ritz crackers, baked to golden perfection for a deliciously addictive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Tenders
- 1 pound chicken tenders
Coating Mixture
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Breading
- 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Coat Chicken Tenders: Take each chicken tender and thoroughly coat it with the mayonnaise mixture. Then dredge each coated tender in the crushed Ritz crackers, pressing firmly to ensure the cracker coating sticks well on all sides.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the coated chicken tenders evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the tenders are golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the coated tenders lightly with cooking spray before baking.
- You can substitute Ranch seasoning mix with your favorite herb and spice blend for a different flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free crackers to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Make sure to bake the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is fully cooked.
- Serve with dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 ounces chicken tenders)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
