04/23/2026
Crack Chicken Tenders
📝 Description
Crispy, juicy chicken tenders coated in a rich, cheesy, ranch-flavored crust. Packed with flavor and super addictive—perfect for snacks, dinners, or party food.
🍽️ Servings
3–4 servings
⏱️ Prep Time
15 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
For Chicken:
500g chicken tenders (or chicken breast cut into strips)
1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
For Coating:
1 cup crushed crackers (like Ritz) or breadcrumbs
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 packet ranch seasoning (or 1 tbsp homemade)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
For Extra Flavor:
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp melted butter
👩🍳 Instructions
Marinate chicken:
Soak chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 15–20 minutes (or longer for more tenderness).
Prepare coating:
In a bowl, mix crushed crackers, parmesan cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
Coat chicken:
Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat well in the mixture. Press lightly so coating sticks.
Arrange:
Place coated tenders on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Add topping:
Drizzle melted butter over tenders and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
Bake:
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
Serve:
Serve hot with ranch, ketchup, or your favorite dip.