Description
Crispy Ranch Parmesan Chicken Tenders are flavorful, crunchy chicken strips coated in ranch seasoning, parmesan, and panko breadcrumbs. They’re perfect as a main dish, snack, or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken tenders or boneless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil (for baking or frying)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F or heat oil in a pan for frying.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, salt, and pepper; one with beaten eggs; and one with panko, parmesan, ranch seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- For baking: place tenders on a greased baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, and bake 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- For frying: cook in hot oil (350°F) for 3-4 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through.
- Let rest on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.
Notes
- Air-frying option: 400°F for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Make gluten-free with almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Press breadcrumb coating firmly to help it stick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer at 375°F for 5-10 minutes for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
