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Juicy chicken tenders with a buttery Ritz crust and ranch-infused flavor. Baked to golden perfection in 25 minutes.
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • ½ cup full-fat mayo
  • ½ cup Parmesan, finely grated
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 2 tbsp extra Ritz crumbs
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • to taste smoked paprika, fresh dill

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Tray
  • mixing bowls
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Mix mayo, Parmesan, Ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth and chill 5 minutes.
  2. Toss chicken tenders in flour. Dip into mayo mixture and shake off excess. Press firmly into crushed Ritz crackers for double-layer coating.
  3. Chill coated tenders 5 minutes on a parchment-lined tray.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake tenders 12 minutes, spritz with oil, bake 3–5 more minutes until golden and cooked to 160°F.
  5. Rest 5 minutes before serving. Optional: sprinkle smoked paprika, fresh dill, or crumbled bacon with hot honey drizzle.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Use stale Ritz crackers for best adhesion. Chill tenders before baking. Optional spicy or bacon upgrade.

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