Description
This Easy Crack Chicken Tenders Recipe features juicy chicken tenders coated with a flavorful mixture of mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning, and crushed Ritz crackers, then baked to golden perfection. It's a simple, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for a quick and tasty 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
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Coating
- 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix together the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and well combined.
- Coat Chicken Tenders: Dip each chicken tender into the mayo mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Then dredge each coated tender in the crushed Ritz crackers, pressing gently so the crackers adhere well.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, and the coating is golden and crispy.
Notes
- Use crushed Ritz crackers for a buttery, crispy coating that sticks well to the chicken.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
- You can substitute Ranch seasoning with your favorite herb seasoning mix for variety.
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or honey mustard for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
