Description
Delicious and crispy Easy Crack Chicken Tenders baked to golden perfection with a flavorful coating of mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic, onion powder, and crushed Ritz crackers.
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 (approximately 1 ounce)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Crust
- 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 you get a smooth and well combined mixture.
- Coat Chicken Tenders: Take each chicken tender and thoroughly coat it with the mayonnaise mixture, ensuring every side is covered.
- Apply Crust: Dredge the coated chicken tenders in the crushed Ritz crackers, pressing gently to help the crackers adhere well to the surface.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the coated 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, with an internal temperature reaching 165°F.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the coated tenders with cooking spray before baking.
- You can substitute Ritz crackers with breadcrumbs for a different texture.
- Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or honey mustard for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
