Description
Ranch Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders sizzle with pure deliciousness that brings serious flavor to your dinner table. These crispy, juicy chicken strips draped in smoky bacon and zesty ranch seasoning will make your taste buds dance with excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 8 slices bacon
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Wet Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 2 large eggs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and crispy results.
- Mix ½ cup flour, 1 packet ranch seasoning mix, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish to create your seasoned coating.
- Whisk 2 large eggs in a separate bowl until thoroughly blended, creating the perfect binding agent for your breading.
- Pour 1 cup breadcrumbs into a third dish, preparing your final coating layer for maximum crispiness.
- Pat each chicken tender dry with paper towels to ensure the breading sticks perfectly.
- Dredge each tender first in the seasoned flour mixture, coating completely and shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured tender into beaten eggs, allowing any extra to drip back into the bowl.
- Roll the tender in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to make sure every inch gets a crispy coating.
- Wrap each breaded tender with 1 slice of thick-cut bacon, securing the bacon by slightly overlapping the ends.
- Arrange bacon-wrapped tenders on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece for even cooking.
- Bake at 400°F for 22-25 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure the bacon crisps evenly on all sides.
- Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer for safe consumption.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- Pat chicken tenders completely dry before wrapping to ensure crispy bacon and prevent sogginess.
- Choose thick-cut bacon that will render properly and provide a sturdy wrap around the chicken.
- Bake on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet to allow excess fat to drip away and promote even crispiness.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular ranch seasoning for a certified gluten-free ranch mix and check bacon ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg