Delicious Crack Chicken Tenders
Delicious Crack Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food, marrying tender chicken with a rich and creamy sauce. These easy-to-make tenders are coated with crunchy panko breadcrumbs, making them a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With a blend of zesty seasonings and customizable options, you’ll create a dish that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) chicken tenders
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese
- 1 oz (28g) ranch dressing mix
- ½ cup (75g) crispy bacon bits
- 1 cup (100g) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and bacon bits until smooth.
- Dip each chicken tender in beaten eggs and coat with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry the tenders until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Transfer cooked tenders to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg