Description
Parmesan ranch chicken tenders bring tangy, cheesy crunch to juicy strips with an easy coating. A weeknight lifesaver kids and adults both love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a sizzling 400°F and grab a parchment-lined baking sheet ready for some crispy magic.
- Blend 1 cup breadcrumbs, ½ cup parmesan cheese, 1 full ranch seasoning packet, a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper in a wide, shallow dish.
- Crack 2 eggs into a separate bowl and whisk in ¼ cup milk until perfectly smooth.
- Take each chicken tender and give it a luxurious bath in the egg mixture, ensuring every inch gets coated.
- Roll the egg-drenched tender through the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help the coating stick like a charm.
- Arrange each coated tender on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little breathing room between them.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 22 minutes, checking that your tenders reach a golden-brown perfection and internal temperature hits 165°F.
- Let the tenders rest for 3 minutes after pulling them from the oven, allowing the coating to set and crisp up delightfully.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce for maximum crunch and flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Toast the breadcrumbs in a dry skillet for extra crispiness before mixing with other coating ingredients.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure safe cooking without drying out the meat.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko.
- Ranch seasoning can be homemade with dried herbs if store-bought packet isn’t available, giving more control over sodium levels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg