Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of Crack Chicken Tenders, where juicy chicken strips meet a creamy ranch dressing and a crispy breadcrumb coating. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. With its rich flavor profile and easy cooking method, you’ll want to add these tenders to your regular meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko recommended)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix breadcrumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, coat the chicken strips with ranch dressing.
- Dip each chicken strip into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place coated chicken tenders on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- During the last five minutes of baking, sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (130g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg