Description
Quick and tasty chicken tenders coated in a creamy ranch mixture and crispy crust, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders, trimmed
- 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 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise) with ranch seasoning.
- Add shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheese to the mix.
- In another bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Coat each chicken tender in the yogurt mixture.
- Roll the coated chicken tenders in the cracker mixture until well covered.
- Place tenders on a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For a healthier version, use plant-based yogurt or vegan mayonnaise. To make it gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, quick dinner, family meal, ranch seasoning, crispy chicken