Description
Crispy and flavorful chicken tenders coated with a crunchy cracker crust, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix crushed crackers, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken tender in melted butter, then coat evenly in the cracker mixture.
- Place coated tenders on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes.
- Replace crackers with panko breadcrumbs for a different texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crack Chicken Tenders, Baked Chicken, Easy Dinner, Crunchy Chicken