Crack Chicken Tenders

Crack Chicken Tenders

from recipesfiber.com
Main
40 min

These chicken tenders are ultra-juicy, coated in a savory ranch-Parmesan crust, and oven-baked until beautifully golden.

Ingredients

  • 1 lbchicken tenders
  • ½ cupmayonnaise
  • ½ cupgrated parmesan cheese
  • 1packet ranch seasoning mix ((about 1 ounce))
  • ½ teaspoongarlic powder
  • ½ teaspoononion powder
  • 1 cupcrushed ritz crackers ((about 1 sleeve))

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well mixed.

  3. 3

    Place Ritz crackers in a zip-top bag and crush them into small pieces. Pour the crushed crackers into a shallow dish.

  4. 4

    Pat chicken tenders dry with a paper towel. Dip each tender into the mayonnaise mixture, ensuring it’s thoroughly coated.

  5. 5

    Roll each coated chicken tender in the crushed Ritz crackers, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks. Lay the tenders in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake for 22–25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

  7. 7

    Let the tenders rest for a couple of minutes before serving with your favorite dip.