Description
Crack Chicken Tenders are easy, flavorful, and comforting chicken tenders with a rich, creamy coating and cheesy crust, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers (or panko breadcrumbs)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Stir until well-mixed.
- Take each chicken tender and coat it in the yogurt mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Place the coated tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and crushed crackers. Lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and crust is crispy.
- Let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt or vegan mayonnaise. For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg