Easy Crack Chicken Tenders
These easy crack chicken tenders are crispy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor thanks to Ranch seasoning, Parmesan, and crushed Ritz crackers. Baked—not fried—they’re a quick and irresistible weeknight dinner that everyone loves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 pound chicken tenders
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Mix Coating: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan, Ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken tender in the mayonnaise mixture until well coated.
Bread Tenders: Press coated chicken into crushed Ritz crackers, coating evenly and firmly.
Bake: Place tenders on prepared baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
Rest and Serve: Let rest for a few minutes before serving for juicier results.
Notes
Use Greek yogurt as a lighter mayo alternative.
For extra heat, add cayenne or smoked paprika to the coating.
Great with dipping sauces like Ranch, honey mustard, or BBQ.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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