Description
This Easy Crack Chicken Tenders recipe features juicy chicken tenders coated in a crispy and flavorful mixture of mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed Ritz crackers. Baked to golden perfection, these tenders make a delicious and simple meal that's perfect for a quick dinner or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken tenders
Coating Mixture
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix (1 ounce)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Crunchy Topping
- 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, 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 it in the crushed Ritz crackers, pressing gently to make sure the coating sticks well.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the coated chicken tenders onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the tenders are golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
- For extra crispy tenders, broil for the last 1-2 minutes while watching closely to prevent burning.
- Substitute the Ranch seasoning packet with homemade ranch seasoning for a fresher taste and to control salt content.
- Use gluten-free crackers to make the recipe gluten free.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce such as honey mustard or BBQ sauce for added flavor.
- Leftover chicken tenders can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 ounces)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
