Baked Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tenders Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 400掳F (200掳C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a shallow dish, combine the cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 3.Dip each chicken tender into the beaten egg, then coat it in the cheddar cheese mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
• STEP 4.Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
• STEP 5.Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
• STEP 6.Serve the Baked Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tenders with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For extra crispy chicken tenders, you can spray them with cooking spray before baking.
• If you don't have ranch seasoning, you can substitute it with a mixture of dried herbs like garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, and dried parsley.
• To make the chicken tenders spicier, you can add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the cheddar cheese mixture.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover chicken tenders can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, place them in a preheated oven at 350掳F (175掳C) for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.
• These chicken tenders are great as a main dish served with a side of vegetables or salad, or as a party appetizer.