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Crack Chicken Tenders

Deliciously seasoned chicken tenders that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Tenders
  • 1 pound chicken tenders fresh or thawed
Coating Mixture
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix dry
Wet Mixture
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk or buttermilk
Cooking Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Coating
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning mix.
Prepare the Chicken
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
  2. Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
Bake the Chicken Tenders
  1. Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
  3. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

These tenders can be served with ranch, barbecue, or honey mustard for dipping.

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