Description
Crack Chicken Tenders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining a crispy, golden coating with juicy chicken for a delightful bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, these tenders are coated in a flavorful mixture of mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and Ranch seasoning, then rolled in crushed Ritz crackers to achieve that satisfying crunch. Not only are they quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes of prep time—but they also bake up beautifully in the oven for easy cleanup. Whether served as an appetizer or a main dish, these versatile tenders will have everyone coming back for more!
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.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and onion powder; whisk until smooth.
- Coat each chicken tender in the mayo mixture, then dredge in crushed Ritz crackers, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet with space between each piece.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg