Description
Deliciously crispy chicken tenders coated in a creamy, zesty mixture, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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 your oven to 375°F (190°C), and prepare your space by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
- Combine the creamy mayonnaise, rich Parmesan cheese, zesty Ranch seasoning, fragrant garlic powder, and savory onion powder in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and well-blended.
- Coat each chicken tender in the luscious mayo mixture, ensuring each piece is fully enveloped.
- Transfer the coated tenders into a bowl of crushed Ritz crackers, ensuring each bite gets a generous coating.
- Place the coated tenders evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Allow the tenders to cool slightly before serving to maintain their crispiness.
Notes
These tenders can be made in advance and stored in the fridge. For easy future meals, freeze uncooked coated tenders on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg