Description
Juicy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, these Crispy Crack Chicken Tenders are perfect for busy weeknights, game-day gatherings, or kid-friendly dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour, then dip into beaten eggs, and roll in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
- Arrange tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, ranch seasoning mix, and olive oil.
- Sprinkle the mixture generously over the coated tenders.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- For extra crunch, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
Notes
For the crispiest crust, press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken firmly. Use freshly cooked bacon for the best texture and flavor. Broil at the end to enhance crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, crispy chicken, ranch chicken, easy dinner, game-day recipe