Description
Delightful creamy and crunchy chicken tenders, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
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 giving it a light grease.
- Combine the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Coat each chicken tender with the mayo mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Dredge each coated tender in crushed Ritz crackers to create a crunchy crust.
- Place the tenders on the baking sheet, spaced evenly apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the comforting first bite!
Notes
For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or use spicy Ranch seasoning. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg