Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch and savory flavors of Crack Chicken Tenders, a quick and easy recipe that has quickly become a family favorite. These crispy chicken strips are coated in a mouthwatering blend of crushed Ritz crackers, Ranch seasoning, and Parmesan cheese, delivering an irresistible taste in every bite. Perfect for any occasion—be it game day snacks, casual dinners, or festive gatherings—these tenders are versatile and can be paired with various dipping sauces.
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 oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Coat each chicken tender in the mayo mixture, then dredge in crushed Ritz crackers.
- Arrange on the baking sheet with space between each piece.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg