Crispy Crack Chicken Parmesan Tenders
Crispy Crack Chicken Parmesan Tenders are a crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender chicken with a crunchy golden exterior and a tangy, flavor-packed coating. Perfect for quick meals or parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (or Romano)
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 cups Crushed Ritz Crackers (or cornflakes or panko)
- 1 pound Chicken Tenders
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), grated Parmesan cheese, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl.
- Place the crushed Ritz crackers in a shallow dish.
- Dip each chicken tender in the mayonnaise mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Roll the coated chicken in the crushed Ritz crackers, pressing gently.
- Arrange the chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.
- Let the tenders rest for a few minutes before serving hot.
Notes
For extra crunch, mix some panko into the Ritz cracker crumbs. Letting the coated chicken sit before baking helps the coating adhere better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg