These addictive baked chicken tenders are coated in a crispy crust of panko, cheddar cheese, bacon, and ranch seasoning. A healthy, oven-baked version of the viral 'crack chicken' flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken tenderloins
- 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix (dry)
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 0.25 cup bacon bits (cooked)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 0.5 cup flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Set up dredging stations: flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mixture (panko, ranch, cheese, bacon).
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then press firmly into breadcrumbs.
- Place on baking sheet. Spray lightly with oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.