Description
Crack Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food that combines crispy, crunchy Ritz cracker coating with tender chicken and zesty Ranch flavor. Perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknights to festive gatherings—these tenders are a guaranteed hit with both kids and adults. With just ten minutes of prep time, you can have a delicious meal on the table in under 30 minutes. Serve them as a snack, appetizer, or main dish and watch as everyone raves about their irresistible flavor and texture. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauces for an added twist!
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 oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder; stir until smooth.
- Coat each chicken tender in the mayo mixture and then dredge in crushed Ritz crackers.
- Arrange coated tenders on the baking sheet, spacing them out evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°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: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg