Crack Chicken Tenders Crispy (Print Version)

Crispy chicken tenders coated with ranch, cheddar, and cream cheese, baked to golden perfection.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 1.5 pounds chicken tenders
02 - 1 cup ranch dressing
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

→ Coating

05 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste
09 - Crumbled bacon, optional

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a bowl, blend ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, and softened cream cheese until smooth and homogenous.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder and, if desired, crumbled bacon.
04 - Pat chicken tenders dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper according to preference.
05 - Thoroughly coat each chicken tender in the ranch and cheese mixture.
06 - Dredge each coated chicken tender in the panko breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
07 - Place the breaded chicken tenders evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
08 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tenders reach an internal temperature of 165 °F and the coating is golden brown.
09 - For extra crispiness, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of baking, closely monitoring to prevent burning.
10 - Serve hot, accompanied by ranch dip or preferred sauce.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure chicken tenders are completely dry before coating to promote optimal adherence and crisp texture.

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