Description
A simple and delicious recipe for crispy, juicy chicken tenders coated in a flavorful blend of mayo, Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning, and Ritz crackers, baked to golden perfection.
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
- 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Coat Chicken Tenders: Take each chicken tender and thoroughly coat it in the mayonnaise mixture. Then dredge each coated tender in the crushed Ritz crackers, pressing gently to ensure the crackers stick evenly over the surface.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they are not touching. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the tenders are golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the coated chicken tenders lightly with cooking oil before baking.
- If Ranch seasoning mix is unavailable, you can substitute with a mixture of dried dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Leftover chicken tenders can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 780 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
