Description
Crack Chicken Tenders are a mouthwatering delight that brings together crispy textures and savory flavors in a quick, family-friendly dish. Perfect for game nights, casual dinners, or as a flavorful snack, these chicken tenders are coated in a crunchy layer of crushed Ritz crackers and seasoned with zesty Ranch and Parmesan cheese. With just 30 minutes of cooking time, you can enjoy juicy tenders that are ideal for dipping into your favorite sauces. Serve them at parties or make them a staple in your weekly meal rotation—everyone will be reaching for seconds!
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).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Coat each chicken tender thoroughly in the mayo mixture, then dredge in crushed Ritz crackers.
- Arrange the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet with space between them.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken tenders (90g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg