Description
Crispy chicken tenders with a creamy ranch dip make a simple and satisfying meal. The tenders are coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and baked until golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Place flour in another dish and beaten eggs in a third dish.
- Coat each chicken tender in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture.
- Place tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Mix ranch dressing with chopped parsley for the dip.
- Serve chicken tenders hot with ranch dip.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Add cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- For a gluten-free version, use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders with dip
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: crispy chicken tenders, ranch dip, baked chicken, easy dinner