Description
Crispy, golden crack chicken tenders deliver irresistible flavor that keeps families coming back for more. Quick and easy preparation meets crowd-pleasing deliciousness, ensuring smiles around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken tenders
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Coating:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup (120 grams) crushed Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or applying a light grease coating to prevent adhesion.
- Craft a flavorful coating mixture by blending mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl until a smooth, uniform consistency is achieved.
- Transform each chicken tender into a crispy delight by thoroughly enrobing it in the prepared mayonnaise mixture, then generously rolling it in crushed Ritz crackers, applying gentle pressure to ensure a robust, even coating.
- Meticulously arrange the dressed chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them with sufficient spacing to guarantee optimal heat circulation and uniform cooking.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and allow the tenders to roast for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until they develop a golden-brown exterior and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), signaling complete cooking.
- Once removed from the oven, permit the tenders a brief resting period to redistribute internal moisture and stabilize their temperature.
- Present the aromatic, crispy chicken tenders alongside an array of complementary dipping sauces, inviting guests to enhance their culinary experience with personalized flavor profiles.
Notes
- Use room temperature mayonnaise to ensure smooth, even coating on chicken tenders.
- Crush Ritz crackers finely but leave some texture for extra crunchiness and better adherence to chicken.
- Pat chicken tenders dry before coating to help seasoning stick better and create crispier exterior.
- Replace Ritz crackers with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg